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Salton Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 14 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03538970, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 14 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.34 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 14 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BASSES CREEK AT LAKE TANSI NR CROSSVILLE,TN (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Salton Creek

H: 84Β° L: 64Β°
Sunny
Sunny
84Β°
|
Feels like 84Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
43%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
7.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
64Β°
9 AM
Sunny
72Β°
12 PM
Sunny
84Β°
3 PM
Sunny
84Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
74Β°
9 PM
Clear
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salton Creek?
Salton Creek is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Salton Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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