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South Fork Cherry Creek

River

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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 120 ftΒ³/s over 24 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 06040800, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 120 ftΒ³/s over 24 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
108 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.14 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 120 ftΒ³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Madison River ab powerplant nr McAllister MT (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Cherry Creek

H: 89Β° L: 57Β°
Overcast
Overcast
89Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
22%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
4.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
70Β°
3 AM
Overcast
65Β°
6 AM
Overcast
66Β°
9 AM
Overcast
76Β°
12 PM
Overcast
86Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Cherry Creek?
South Fork Cherry Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at South Fork Cherry 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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