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Cooper Creek
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years).
natural watercourse in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03512000, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC (2.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cooper Creek?
- Cooper Creek is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Cooper Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cooper Creek in North Carolina is 67°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03512000, 2.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Cooper Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Cooper Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Cooper Creek include camping-nearby.
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