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Shelton 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 40 ft³/s over 21 years).
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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 12076800, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 40 ft³/s over 21 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
33 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
18.66 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 40 ft³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GOLDSBOROUGH CREEK ABOVE 7TH STREET AT SHELTON, WA (1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Shelton Creek

H: 73° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
60°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
14%
Humidity
87%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Overcast
60°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°
3 PM
Sunny
73°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
68°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shelton Creek?
Shelton Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Shelton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Shelton Creek rated?
Shelton Creek in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.

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Washington 98584

Washington 98584

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