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Howard Creek
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool 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 cautionCool 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 11475500, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF EEL R NR BRANSCOMB CA (7.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Creek?
- Howard Creek is a river in California.
- What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in California is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 11475500, 7.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howard Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Howard Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Creek include camping-nearby.
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