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Washington Creek
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 91 ft³/s over 39 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 13135500, as of Aug 23, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 91 ft³/s over 39 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 91 ft³/s over 39 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG WOOD RIVER NR KETCHUM ID (16.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Washington Creek?
- Washington Creek is a river in Idaho.
- What is the water temperature at Washington Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Washington Creek in Idaho is 50°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 13135500, 16.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Washington Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
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