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Black Diamond Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 136,000 ft³/s over 76 years).
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river in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 15356000, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 136,000 ft³/s over 76 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
114,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
13.49 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 136,000 ft³/s over 76 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YUKON R AT EAGLE AK (11.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black Diamond Creek

H: 53° L: 48°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
51°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
90%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
51°
3 AM
Light rain shower
52°
6 AM
Light rain shower
49°
9 AM
Light rain
48°
12 PM
Light rain shower
48°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
6 PM
Overcast
52°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Diamond Creek?
Black Diamond Creek is a river in Alaska.
Can you swim at Black Diamond Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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