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Arnold Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).
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natural watercourse in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 05333500, as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
471 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.31 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. CROIX RIVER NEAR DANBURY, WI (18.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Arnold Creek

H: 75° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
61°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
78%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
60°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arnold Creek?
Arnold Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Arnold Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Arnold Creek in Wisconsin is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 05333500, 18.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Arnold Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Arnold Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Arnold Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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