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Howards Creek
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03216350, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE SANDY RIVER BELOW GRAYSON DAM NEAR LEON, KY (13.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howards Creek?
- Howards Creek is a river in Kentucky.
- What is the water temperature at Howards Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howards Creek in Kentucky is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03216350, 13.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howards Creek?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
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