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Rattlesnake Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).
Cold waterGreat conditions today

tributary to the White Salmon River in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14123500, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
455 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.34 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WA (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rattlesnake Creek

H: 78° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
45%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
6.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
61°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rattlesnake Creek?
Rattlesnake Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Rattlesnake Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rattlesnake Creek in Washington is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 14123500, 3.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Rattlesnake Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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