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Buckley Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).
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natural watercourse in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 05333500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
475 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.32 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. CROIX RIVER NEAR DANBURY, WI (13.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buckley Creek

H: 76° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
38%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
5.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
62°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckley Creek?
Buckley Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Buckley Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Buckley Creek in Wisconsin is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 05333500, 13.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Buckley Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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