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McDonald Creek
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 89 ft³/s over 112 years).
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 05014500, as of Aug 21, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 89 ft³/s over 112 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 89 ft³/s over 112 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier MT (10.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is McDonald Creek?
- McDonald Creek is a river in Montana.
- Can you swim at McDonald Creek?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is McDonald Creek rated?
- McDonald Creek in Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
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