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Silver Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4,440 ft³/s over 26 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05440700, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4,440 ft³/s over 26 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4,440 ft³/s over 26 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROCK RIVER AT BYRON, IL (17.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silver Creek?
- Silver Creek is a river in Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Illinois is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 05440700, 17.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Silver Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
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