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Minnehaha Creek
Park · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 55°F (13°C)
- Streamflow 5 ft³/s
- Gage height 11.96 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MINNEHAHA CREEK AT HIAWATHA AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN (0.7 mi away), as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 05289800, as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 25 ft³/s over 20 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Weather at Minnehaha Creek
53°F, Clear · H 68° / L 50° · 2% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minnehaha Creek?
- Minnehaha Creek is a park in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- What is the water temperature at Minnehaha Creek?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 05289800, 0.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Minnehaha Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Minnehaha Creek rated?
- Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 79 reviews.
- What amenities does Minnehaha Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Minnehaha Creek include pet-friendly.
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Minneapolis, MN 55417
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
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