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Red Bird Creek

River · Dallas, Texas

4.5(8 reviews)

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 640 ft³/s over 66 years).
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. USGS gauge 08057410, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM UTC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 640 ft³/s over 66 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Water temp
89°F
32°C
Streamflow
517 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.18 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 640 ft³/s over 66 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Trinity Rv bl Dallas, TX (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Red Bird Creek

H: 111° L: 80°
Sunny
Sunny
98°
|
Feels like 98°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
24%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
88°
3 AM
Clear
84°
6 AM
Clear
80°
9 AM
Sunny
89°
12 PM
Sunny
106°
3 PM
Sunny
111°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
105°
9 PM
Clear
95°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Bird Creek?
Red Bird Creek is a river in Dallas, Texas.
What is the water temperature at Red Bird Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Red Bird Creek in Dallas, Texas is 89°F (32°C), measured by USGS gauge 08057410, 6.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Red Bird Creek?
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Red Bird Creek rated?
Red Bird Creek in Dallas, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
What amenities does Red Bird Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Red Bird Creek include camping-nearby.

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Dallas, TX 75232

Dallas, Texas 75232

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Amenities

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