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Howard Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 07054501, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge White River at Bull Shoals Dam near Flippin (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Creek

H: 102° L: 70°
Clear
Clear
89°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
28%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
79°
3 AM
Clear
75°
6 AM
Clear
70°
9 AM
Sunny
79°
12 PM
Overcast
90°
3 PM
Sunny
101°
6 PM
Sunny
101°
9 PM
Clear
89°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Creek?
Howard Creek is a river in Arkansas.
What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Arkansas is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 07054501, 1.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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Arkansas

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