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Chimney Rock Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 23 ftΒ³/s over 53 years).

natural watercourse in Mendocino County, California, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 11475800, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 23 ftΒ³/s over 53 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
18 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.98 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 23 ftΒ³/s over 53 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF EEL R A LEGGETT CA (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chimney Rock Creek

H: 55Β° L: 52Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
55Β°
|
Feels like 54Β°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
92%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
53Β°
3 AM
Fog
53Β°
6 AM
Fog
53Β°
9 AM
Light drizzle
52Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
53Β°
3 PM
Mist
54Β°
6 PM
Mist
54Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
54Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chimney Rock Creek?
Chimney Rock Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Chimney Rock Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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