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South Fork Scott River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 11523200, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 44 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
21 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.79 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 44 ft³/s over 68 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TRINITY R AB COFFEE C NR TRINITY CENTER CA (14.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Scott River

H: 84° L: 67°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
31%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
74°
3 AM
Overcast
73°
6 AM
Overcast
70°
9 AM
Overcast
76°
12 PM
Overcast
84°
3 PM
Overcast
84°
6 PM
Overcast
82°
9 PM
Clear
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Scott River?
South Fork Scott River is a river in California.
Can you swim at South Fork Scott River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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