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Woodward Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 11206820, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.73 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Woodward Creek

H: 88° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
88°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
19%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
7.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
80°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Clear
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woodward Creek?
Woodward Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Woodward Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Woodward Creek in California is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 11206820, 8.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Woodward Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Woodward Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Woodward Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby