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Townsend Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay and other areas.

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02324400, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay and other areas. NWS Tallahassee FL
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 41 ft³/s over 70 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
81 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.37 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 41 ft³/s over 70 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FENHOLLOWAY RIVER NEAR FOLEY, FLA. (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Townsend Creek

H: 87° L: 74°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
76°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
92%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
9.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Heavy rain
77°
3 AM
Heavy rain
75°
6 AM
Heavy rain
75°
9 AM
Heavy rain
77°
12 PM
Heavy rain
76°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Cloudy
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Townsend Creek?
Townsend Creek is a river in Florida.
Can you swim at Townsend Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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