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Cherry Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years).
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natural watercourse in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03512000, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
337 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 86° L: 69°
Sunny
Sunny
81°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
51%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Cherry Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek in North Carolina is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 03512000, 7.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cherry Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cherry Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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