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Middle Fork Dickey River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 83 ft³/s over 51 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12043000, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 83 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
60°F
15°C
Streamflow
67 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.50 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 83 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CALAWAH RIVER NEAR FORKS, WA (10 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Middle Fork Dickey River

H: 54° L: 52°
Overcast
Overcast
53°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
35%
Humidity
94%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Cloudy
54°
6 AM
Mist
53°
9 AM
Overcast
53°
12 PM
Mist
53°
3 PM
Mist
53°
6 PM
Overcast
53°
9 PM
Mist
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle Fork Dickey River?
Middle Fork Dickey River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Middle Fork Dickey River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Middle Fork Dickey River in Washington is 60°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 12043000, 10 miles away.
Can you swim at Middle Fork Dickey River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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