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Cherry 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 117 ftΒ³/s over 97 years).
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natural watercourse in Modoc County, California, United States

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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 11345500, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 117 ftΒ³/s over 97 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
94 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.63 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 117 ftΒ³/s over 97 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF PIT R NR LIKELY CA (8.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 90Β° L: 57Β°
Sunny
Sunny
89Β°
|
Feels like 76Β°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
19%
Wind
20 mph
UV Index
9.1
Water Conditions:
πŸ„Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Overcast
66Β°
6 AM
Overcast
64Β°
9 AM
Overcast
73Β°
12 PM
Sunny
88Β°
3 PM
Sunny
89Β°
6 PM
Overcast
83Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
62Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Cherry 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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