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Jenkins Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 15 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 04015438, as of Aug 23, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 15 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
16.89 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 5 ft³/s over 15 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. LOUIS RIVER NEAR SKIBO, MN (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jenkins Creek

H: 71° L: 46°
Clear
Clear
46°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
88%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
52°
3 AM
Clear
48°
6 AM
Clear
46°
9 AM
Overcast
57°
12 PM
Sunny
67°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
64°
9 PM
Clear
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Creek?
Jenkins Creek is a river in Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Jenkins Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Jenkins Creek in Minnesota is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 04015438, 9.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Jenkins Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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