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Hinckley Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,900 ft³/s over 115 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Madison County, Idaho, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 13037500, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,900 ft³/s over 115 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
11,100 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.38 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8,900 ft³/s over 115 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SNAKE RIVER NR HEISE ID (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hinckley Creek

H: 92° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
74°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
37%
Wind
17 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Overcast
80°
3 AM
Overcast
71°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
92°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Cloudy
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinckley Creek?
Hinckley Creek is a river in Idaho.
Can you swim at Hinckley Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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