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Photo: Twelve Oaks, Salado, Texas (19 November 2008) by Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) License

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Comanche; Mills; Hamilton; Lampasas and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08104300, as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Comanche; Mills; Hamilton; Lampasas and other areas. NWS Fort Worth TX
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 11 ft³/s over 13 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
19 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.64 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 11 ft³/s over 13 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Salado Ck at Salado, TX (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Salado Creek

H: 105° L: 78°
Sunny
Sunny
91°
|
Feels like 94°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
45%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
3.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
86°
3 AM
Clear
84°
6 AM
Overcast
79°
9 AM
Sunny
86°
12 PM
Sunny
101°
3 PM
Sunny
105°
6 PM
Sunny
103°
9 PM
Clear
92°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salado Creek?
Salado Creek is a lake in Texas.
Can you swim at Salado Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Salado Creek rated?
Salado Creek in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.
What amenities does Salado Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Salado Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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