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Cherry Creek

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Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
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natural watercourse in Gallatin County, Montana, United States of America

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Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06038500, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,010 ft³/s over 87 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
760 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.61 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,010 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Madison River bl Hebgen Lake nr Grayling MT (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 79° L: 53°
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
78°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
59%
Humidity
32%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
4.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Overcast
57°
6 AM
Light rain shower
56°
9 AM
Overcast
61°
12 PM
Overcast
69°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Overcast
73°
9 PM
Overcast
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Cherry Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek in Montana is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 06038500, 8.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cherry Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cherry Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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