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Francis Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold 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 waterCold 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
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.
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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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