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Palmer Creek

River

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Live 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 22 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 13 years).
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river in Minnesota, United States

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live 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 05311150, as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 13 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
308 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
879.87 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,360 ft³/s over 13 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MINNESOTA RIVER AT HWY 212 IN GRANITE FALLS, MN (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 83° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
61°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
87%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in Minnesota.
Can you swim at Palmer Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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