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John Gordon Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 11467000, as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 159 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
20°C
Streamflow
99 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.05 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 159 ft³/s over 86 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSIAN R A HACIENDA BRIDGE NR GUERNEVILLE CA (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at John Gordon Creek

H: 94° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
89°
|
Feels like 90°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
36%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
7.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
58°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Clear
51°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Overcast
94°
6 PM
Cloudy
88°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Gordon Creek?
John Gordon Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at John Gordon Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at John Gordon Creek in California is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 11467000, 2.4 miles away.
Can you swim at John Gordon Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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