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Silver Creek

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Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool 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.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 05464475, as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
21°C
Streamflow
8 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.08 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Morgan Creek near Covington, IA (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Silver Creek

H: 82° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
38%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is a river in Iowa.
What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Iowa is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 05464475, 1.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Silver Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Silver Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Silver Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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