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Fridley Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Tulare County, California, 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 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 11206820, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
52°F
11°C
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.72 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA (20 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Fridley Creek

H: 99° L: 77°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
29%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
82°
3 AM
Clear
78°
6 AM
Clear
77°
9 AM
Sunny
86°
12 PM
Sunny
98°
3 PM
Overcast
98°
6 PM
Overcast
96°
9 PM
Overcast
85°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fridley Creek?
Fridley Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Fridley Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Fridley Creek in California is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 11206820, 20 miles away.
Can you swim at Fridley Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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