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Viola Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12114500, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.95 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CEDAR RIVER BELOW BEAR CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Viola Creek

H: 67° L: 53°
Clear
Clear
53°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
91%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
12 PM
Overcast
57°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Clear
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Viola Creek?
Viola Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Viola Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Viola Creek in Washington is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 12114500, 1.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Viola Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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