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Rainier Creek

River

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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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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 11266500, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 63 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.29 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 63 ft³/s over 109 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA (16.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rainier Creek

H: 91° L: 72°
Overcast
Overcast
72°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
32%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
73°
3 AM
Overcast
73°
6 AM
Cloudy
75°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
85°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
89°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
91°
6 PM
Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Overcast
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rainier Creek?
Rainier Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Rainier Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Rainier Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Rainier Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby