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Sioux Portage Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).
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natural watercourse in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 05333500, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
473 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.32 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 900 ft³/s over 109 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. CROIX RIVER NEAR DANBURY, WI (13.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sioux Portage Creek

H: 79° L: 58°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
78°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
53%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Heavy rain
65°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
58°
9 AM
Cloudy
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sioux Portage Creek?
Sioux Portage Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Sioux Portage Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Sioux Portage Creek in Wisconsin is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 05333500, 13.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Sioux Portage Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Sioux Portage Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sioux Portage Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby