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Elbow Lake Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 353 ft³/s over 46 years).
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tributary to Powell Creek in Thurston County, Washington, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12089208, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 353 ft³/s over 46 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
144 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.07 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 353 ft³/s over 46 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CENTRALIA POWER CANAL NEAR MCKENNA, WA (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Elbow Lake Creek

H: 78° L: 58°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
46%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
3.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
59°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Cloudy
59°
9 AM
Cloudy
63°
12 PM
Cloudy
67°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elbow Lake Creek?
Elbow Lake Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Elbow Lake Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Elbow Lake Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Elbow Lake Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby