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Palmer Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03460000, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
105 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.56 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NC (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 82° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
84%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Palmer Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Creek in North Carolina is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03460000, 3.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Palmer Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Palmer Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby