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West Johnson Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12392155, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area and other areas. NWS Spokane WA
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 37 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.04 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 37 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LIGHTNING CREEK AT CLARK FORK ID (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Johnson Creek

H: 88° L: 67°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
86°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
59%
Humidity
33%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
2.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
79°
3 AM
Overcast
78°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 AM
Light drizzle
77°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
85°
6 PM
Patchy light drizzle
86°
9 PM
Light drizzle
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Johnson Creek?
West Johnson Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at West Johnson Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does West Johnson Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at West Johnson Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby