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Spanaway 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 39 years).
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natural watercourse in Pierce County, Washington, 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 12090500, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 39 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.24 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 39 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLOVER CREEK NEAR TILLICUM, WA (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Spanaway Creek

H: 83° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
83°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
46%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
4.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Cloudy
60°
9 AM
Cloudy
62°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spanaway Creek?
Spanaway Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Spanaway Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Spanaway Creek in Washington is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 12090500, 2.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Spanaway Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Spanaway Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Spanaway Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby