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Jenkins Valley Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 70 ft³/s over 17 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 05382267, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 70 ft³/s over 17 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
80 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.65 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 70 ft³/s over 17 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LA CROSSE RIVER @ CNTY TRUNK HIGHWY BB NR TOMAH,WI (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jenkins Valley Creek

H: 77° L: 53°
Clear
Clear
53°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
81%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Valley Creek?
Jenkins Valley Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Jenkins Valley Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Jenkins Valley Creek in Wisconsin is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 05382267, 7.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Jenkins Valley Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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