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Silver Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,510 ft³/s over 59 years).

tributary to Bellingham Bay in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 12213100, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,510 ft³/s over 59 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
1,310 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.31 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,510 ft³/s over 59 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Silver Creek

H: 72° L: 59°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
65°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
85%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
2.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Moderate rain
59°
9 AM
Moderate rain
60°
12 PM
Overcast
64°
3 PM
Sunny
68°
6 PM
Sunny
67°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Silver Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek in Washington is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 12213100, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Silver Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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