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Howard Creek
River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. — NWS Missoula MT
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 13317000, as of Aug 21, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALMON RIVER AT WHITE BIRD ID (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Creek?
- Howard Creek is a river in Idaho.
- What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Idaho is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 13317000, 3.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howard Creek?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Howard Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Creek include camping-nearby.
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