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Paola Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,320 ft³/s over 104 years).
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natural watercourse in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12362500, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,320 ft³/s over 104 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
58°F
14°C
Streamflow
3,020 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.28 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,320 ft³/s over 104 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT (18.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Paola Creek

H: 86° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
86°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
25%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
4.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paola Creek?
Paola Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Paola Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Paola Creek in Montana is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 12362500, 18.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Paola Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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