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Palmer 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.
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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 07182000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
139 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.62 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COTTONWOOD R AT COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 98° L: 72°
Clear
Clear
76°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
87%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
78°
3 AM
Clear
76°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
73°
9 AM
Overcast
76°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Cloudy
93°
6 PM
Overcast
96°
9 PM
Overcast
89°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in Kansas.
Can you swim at Palmer 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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Kansas

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