Where is Walton Creek?

Walton Creek is a river in Iowa.

Updated June 13, 2026

Walton Creek

River

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.

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river in Linn County, Iowa, 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 05464695, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time

Streamflow

14 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.81 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Indian Creek at Marion, IA (14.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Walton Creek

H: 76° L: 57°

Sunny

74°

Feels like 72°

Precipitation

Humidity

47%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

7.2

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen

12 AM

64°

3 AM

60°

6 AM

57°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

74°

3 PM

76°

6 PM

69°

9 PM

63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walton Creek?: Walton Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Walton Creek?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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