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Cold Brook

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 25 ft³/s over 56 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 06402000, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 25 ft³/s over 56 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
35 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.02 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 25 ft³/s over 56 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FALL RIVER AT HOT SPRINGS, SD (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cold Brook

H: 86° L: 63°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
68°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
66%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Overcast
64°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Overcast
85°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cold Brook?
Cold Brook is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at Cold Brook?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cold Brook have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cold Brook include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

South Dakota

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Amenities

Camping nearby