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Palmer Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Missouri, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 07061290, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
83°F
28°C
Streamflow
175 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.40 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge E. Fk. Black R. bl Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Creek

H: 92° L: 71°
Clear
Clear
72°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
74%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
74°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
71°
9 AM
Sunny
80°
12 PM
Sunny
91°
3 PM
Sunny
91°
6 PM
Sunny
88°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Creek?
Palmer Creek is a river in Missouri.
What is the water temperature at Palmer Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Creek in Missouri is 83°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 07061290, 8.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.

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