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Buck Creek

River

4.6(5 reviews)

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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ftΒ³/s over 79 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions today

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 04178000, as of Aug 21, 6:10 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ftΒ³/s over 79 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:10 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
99 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.48 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ftΒ³/s over 79 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge St Joseph River near Newville IN (2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:10 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buck Creek

H: 86Β° L: 60Β°
Overcast
Overcast
83Β°
|
Feels like 83Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
46%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
66Β°
3 AM
Clear
63Β°
6 AM
Clear
61Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
78Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
82Β°
6 PM
Overcast
83Β°
9 PM
Clear
73Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buck Creek?
Buck Creek is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Buck 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.
How is Buck Creek rated?
Buck Creek in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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Indiana 46721

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