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South Fork Duncan 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 496 ft³/s over 23 years).
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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 11525854, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 496 ft³/s over 23 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
502 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.70 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 496 ft³/s over 23 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TRINITY R A DOUGLAS CITY CA (7.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Duncan Creek

H: 94° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
28%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Sunny
94°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Duncan Creek?
South Fork Duncan Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Duncan Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Duncan Creek in California is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 11525854, 7.7 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Duncan 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 21, 2026.

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