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Bethel Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
natural watercourse in Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 03414002, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LONG BOTTOM NEAR ROWENA, KY (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethel Creek?
- Bethel Creek is a river in Kentucky.
- What is the water temperature at Bethel Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bethel Creek in Kentucky is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 03414002, 4.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bethel Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
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