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Lafayette 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 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 73 years).
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natural watercourse in Contra Costa 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 11182500, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 73 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.45 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 73 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAN RAMON C A SAN RAMON CA (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lafayette Creek

H: 79Β° L: 55Β°
Overcast
Overcast
78Β°
|
Feels like 74Β°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
47%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
8.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
57Β°
3 AM
Mist
56Β°
6 AM
Cloudy
55Β°
9 AM
Overcast
62Β°
12 PM
Sunny
72Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
79Β°
6 PM
Overcast
74Β°
9 PM
Clear
64Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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