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Bacon Creek

River · Sioux City, Iowa

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32,400 ft³/s over 73 years).
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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 06486000, as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32,400 ft³/s over 73 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
25,500 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.54 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32,400 ft³/s over 73 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri River at Sioux City, IA (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bacon Creek

H: 89° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 89°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
37%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bacon Creek?
Bacon Creek is a river in Sioux City, Iowa.
Can you swim at Bacon Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Bacon Creek rated?
Bacon Creek in Sioux City, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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