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Forstrum 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 23 (median 102 ftΒ³/s over 97 years).
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natural watercourse in Valley County, Idaho, United States of America

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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 13313000, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 102 ftΒ³/s over 97 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
82 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.00 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 102 ftΒ³/s over 97 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHNSON CREEK AT YELLOW PINE ID (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Forstrum Creek

H: 70Β° L: 50Β°
Sunny
Sunny
70Β°
|
Feels like 56Β°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
15%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmableπŸ„Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
52Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
52Β°
9 AM
Sunny
60Β°
12 PM
Sunny
68Β°
3 PM
Sunny
70Β°
6 PM
Sunny
67Β°
9 PM
Clear
53Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forstrum Creek?
Forstrum Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Forstrum Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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