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Silver Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 211 ft³/s over 108 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15072000, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 211 ft³/s over 108 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island. NWS Juneau AK
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
75 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.85 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 211 ft³/s over 108 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FISH C NR KETCHIKAN AK (0 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Silver Creek

H: 57° L: 53°
Light rain
Light rain
55°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
94%
Humidity
96%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
56°
3 AM
Mist
55°
6 AM
Light rain shower
53°
9 AM
Light rain
55°
12 PM
Light rain shower
57°
3 PM
Light rain shower
56°
6 PM
Moderate rain
57°
9 PM
Moderate rain
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Alaska is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 15072000, 0 miles away.
Can you swim at Silver Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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