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Photo: New (2008) Tolt River Bridge 01 by Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 91 years).
Cold waterCool today

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12148500, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 91 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
56°F
14°C
Streamflow
111 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.35 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 142 ft³/s over 91 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TOLT RIVER NEAR CARNATION, WA (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Tolt River

H: 77° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
61°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
77%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
58°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
12 PM
Overcast
66°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tolt River?
Tolt River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Tolt River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Tolt River in Washington is 56°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 12148500, 1.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Tolt River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Tolt River rated?
Tolt River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.

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