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Rat Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 170 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).
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tributary to Icicle Creek in Chelan County, Washington state, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12458000, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 170 ftΒ³/s over 67 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
147 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.24 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 170 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ICICLE CREEK ABOVE SNOW CREEK NEAR LEAVENWORTH, WA (1.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rat Creek

H: 78Β° L: 59Β°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
78Β°
|
Feels like 71Β°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
38%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
63Β°
3 AM
Smoky haze
61Β°
6 AM
Smoky haze
59Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Smoky haze
74Β°
3 PM
Smoky haze
78Β°
6 PM
Smoky haze
78Β°
9 PM
Smoky haze
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby