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Duckworth Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,940 ft³/s over 56 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 05490500, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,940 ft³/s over 56 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
79°F
26°C
Streamflow
8,040 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.85 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 3,940 ft³/s over 56 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA (2.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duckworth Creek

H: 82° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
61°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
80%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Overcast
67°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Overcast
80°
6 PM
Overcast
80°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duckworth Creek?
Duckworth Creek is a river in Iowa.
What is the water temperature at Duckworth Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duckworth Creek in Iowa is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 05490500, 2.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Duckworth Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Duckworth Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Duckworth Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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