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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 495 ft³/s over 65 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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05462000, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 495 ft³/s over 65 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
963 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.36 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 495 ft³/s over 65 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, IA (13.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 81° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
91%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Palmer Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. 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