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Scotty Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 203 ft³/s over 27 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12338300, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 203 ft³/s over 27 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
11°C
Streamflow
226 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.58 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 203 ft³/s over 27 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF Blackfoot R ab Dry Gulch nr Ovando MT (19.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scotty Creek

H: 89° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
68°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
59%
Humidity
42%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
12 PM
Light drizzle
75°
3 PM
Overcast
87°
6 PM
Cloudy
88°
9 PM
Overcast
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotty Creek?
Scotty Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Scotty Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Scotty Creek in Montana is 53°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 12338300, 19.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Scotty Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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