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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 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 81 ft³/s over 41 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 13296000, as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 81 ft³/s over 41 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
54°F
12°C
Streamflow
78 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.32 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 81 ft³/s over 41 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YANKEE FORK SALMON RIVER NR CLAYTON ID (2.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Silver Creek

H: 74° L: 50°
Sunny
Sunny
71°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
20%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
6.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
55°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
69°
9 PM
Clear
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Idaho is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 13296000, 2.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Silver Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Silver Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Silver Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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