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Howard Creek
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 06006000, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 29 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Red Rock Cr ab Lakes, nr Lakeview, MT (9.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Creek?
- Howard Creek is a river in Idaho.
- What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Idaho is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 06006000, 9.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howard Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
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