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Dead Duck Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 400 ft³/s over 102 years).
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natural watercourse in Snohomish County, Washington, 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 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12186000, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 400 ft³/s over 102 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
179 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.42 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 400 ft³/s over 102 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAUK RIVER AB WHITE CHUCK RIVER NR DARRINGTON, WA (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dead Duck Creek

H: 64° L: 54°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
56°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
77%
Humidity
90%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
55°
3 AM
Mist
55°
6 AM
Light drizzle
54°
9 AM
Light drizzle
56°
12 PM
Light drizzle
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 PM
Cloudy
60°
9 PM
Clear
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dead Duck Creek?
Dead Duck Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Dead Duck Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dead Duck Creek in Washington is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 12186000, 4.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Dead Duck Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Dead Duck Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Dead Duck Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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