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Francis 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 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 53 years).
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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 04085427, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 53 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
23 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.13 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 53 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MANITOWOC RIVER AT MANITOWOC, WI (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Francis Creek

H: 81° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
73%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Overcast
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Francis Creek?
Francis Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Francis Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Francis Creek in Wisconsin is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 04085427, 7.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Francis 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.
How is Francis Creek rated?
Francis Creek in Wisconsin has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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