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Forest Creek

River

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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 3,650 ft³/s over 27 years).
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natural watercourse in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Unorganized Borough, 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 15348000, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 3,650 ft³/s over 27 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
Streamflow
1,240 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
71.06 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 3,650 ft³/s over 27 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FORTYMILE R NR STEELE CREEK AK (18.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Forest Creek

H: 62° L: 48°
Overcast
Overcast
50°
|
Feels like 47°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
73%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
50°
3 AM
Overcast
51°
6 AM
Overcast
48°
9 AM
Cloudy
53°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
59°
3 PM
Cloudy
62°
6 PM
Cloudy
62°
9 PM
Overcast
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Creek?
Forest Creek is a river in Alaska.
Can you swim at Forest Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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