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South Fork Duck Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 30 ft³/s over 29 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 06006000, as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 30 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.78 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 30 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Red Rock Cr ab Lakes, nr Lakeview, MT (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Duck Creek

H: 77° L: 49°
Overcast
Overcast
50°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
92%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Cloudy
50°
6 AM
Clear
49°
9 AM
Cloudy
60°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
9 PM
Overcast
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Duck Creek?
South Fork Duck Creek is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Duck Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Duck Creek in Idaho is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 06006000, 6.3 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Duck Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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