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Duck Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 409 ft³/s over 102 years).
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natural watercourse in Gallatin County, Montana, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06037500, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 409 ft³/s over 102 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
303 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.64 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 409 ft³/s over 102 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck Creek

H: 77° L: 49°
Sunny
Sunny
59°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
70%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Clear
51°
6 AM
Clear
49°
9 AM
Sunny
59°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
76°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Creek?
Duck Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Duck Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Creek in Montana is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 06037500, 9.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Duck Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Duck Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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