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Garner Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 38°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 38°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 58 ft³/s over 69 years).
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natural watercourse in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 38°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 38°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 06336000, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 58 ft³/s over 69 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
38°F
3°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.99 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 58 ft³/s over 69 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER AT MEDORA, ND (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Garner Creek

H: 95° L: 64°
Overcast
Overcast
66°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
69%
Wind
17 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
82°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
90°
6 PM
Sunny
95°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garner Creek?
Garner Creek is a river in North Dakota.
What is the water temperature at Garner Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Garner Creek in North Dakota is 38°F (3°C), measured by USGS gauge 06336000, 7.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Garner Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 38°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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