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Silver Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 3,440 ft³/s over 17 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05595000, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 3,440 ft³/s over 17 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 3,440 ft³/s over 17 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KASKASKIA RIVER AT NEW ATHENS, IL (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silver Creek?
- Silver Creek is a river in Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Illinois is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 05595000, 1.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Silver Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Silver Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Silver Creek include camping-nearby.
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