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DeForest 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.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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natural watercourse in Skagit County, Washington, 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 12194580, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
9 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.50 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FINNEY CREEK AT SOUTH SKAGIT HWY NR CONCRETE, WA (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at DeForest Creek

H: 71° L: 56°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
65°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
75%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
65°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Light rain
65°
12 PM
Patchy light rain
69°
3 PM
Light rain shower
62°
6 PM
Light rain shower
59°
9 PM
Light rain shower
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is DeForest Creek?
DeForest Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at DeForest Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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