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Big Elkhart Creek
River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
- Water temperature is 90°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. — NWS Houston/Galveston TX
- Water temperature is 90°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 08065350, as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Trinity Rv nr Crockett, TX (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Elkhart Creek?
- Big Elkhart Creek is a river in Texas.
- What is the water temperature at Big Elkhart Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Big Elkhart Creek in Texas is 90°F (32°C), measured by USGS gauge 08065350, 2.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Big Elkhart Creek?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. Checked August 21, 2026.
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