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South Fork Norton Creek

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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 22 (median 684 ftΒ³/s over 36 years).
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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 13309220, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 684 ftΒ³/s over 36 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
599 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.64 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 684 ftΒ³/s over 36 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MF SALMON RIVER AT MF LODGE NR YELLOW PINE ID (13 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Norton Creek

H: 79Β° L: 54Β°
Overcast
Overcast
74Β°
|
Feels like 70Β°
Precipitation
60%
Humidity
32%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
4.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
3 AM
Overcast
65Β°
6 AM
Overcast
63Β°
9 AM
Overcast
68Β°
12 PM
Overcast
77Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
73Β°
6 PM
Light rain shower
63Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Norton Creek?
South Fork Norton Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at South Fork Norton Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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