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Cherry Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 216 ftΒ³/s over 102 years).
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natural watercourse in Siskiyou County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5561264

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 11522500, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ftΒ³/s over 102 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
196 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.49 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ftΒ³/s over 102 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALMON R A SOMES BAR CA (15.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 86Β° L: 52Β°
Sunny
Sunny
85Β°
|
Feels like 79Β°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
21%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
6.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
63Β°
3 AM
Clear
59Β°
6 AM
Clear
55Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
84Β°
3 PM
Sunny
85Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Clear
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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