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Burton 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 23 (median 513 ft³/s over 108 years).
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natural watercourse in Shoshone County, Idaho, 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 12414500, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 513 ft³/s over 108 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
386 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.41 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 513 ft³/s over 108 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST JOE RIVER AT CALDER, ID (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Creek

H: 73° L: 50°
Clear
Clear
67°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
50%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 AM
Light drizzle
60°
9 AM
Moderate rain at times
60°
12 PM
Moderate rain at times
70°
3 PM
Sunny
72°
6 PM
Sunny
69°
9 PM
Clear
52°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Creek?
Burton Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Burton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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