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Bradford 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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Humboldt County, California, United States of America

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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 11481500, as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 54 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.99 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 54 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge REDWOOD C NR BLUE LAKE CA (9.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bradford Creek

H: 72° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
70°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
16%
Humidity
64%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
2.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Mist
57°
3 AM
Mist
57°
6 AM
Fog
55°
9 AM
Overcast
59°
12 PM
Sunny
69°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Mist
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bradford Creek?
Bradford Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Bradford 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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