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Palmer Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 19 years).

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 11467553, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 19 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
4 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.03 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 19 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF GUALALA R AB SF GUALALA R NR GUALALA CA (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 72Β° L: 57Β°
Clear
Clear
59Β°
|
Feels like 57Β°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
86%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
59Β°
3 AM
Clear
58Β°
6 AM
Clear
57Β°
9 AM
Sunny
65Β°
12 PM
Overcast
71Β°
3 PM
Overcast
72Β°
6 PM
Overcast
67Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
59Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Palmer Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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