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Sand Creek
River · Newton, Kansas
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 22 (median 5 ft³/s over 11 years).
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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 07144050, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 5 ft³/s over 11 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 5 ft³/s over 11 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EMMA C AT SEDGWICK, KS (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Creek?
- Sand Creek is a river in Newton, Kansas.
- Can you swim at Sand Creek?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sand Creek rated?
- Sand Creek in Newton, Kansas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
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