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Howard Creek
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 149 ft³/s over 17 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11462080, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 149 ft³/s over 17 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 149 ft³/s over 17 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSIAN R NR TALMAGE CA (4.7 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.
- Can you swim at Howard Creek?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Howard Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Creek include camping-nearby.
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