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Forest Prairie Creek

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 15 ft³/s over 52 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 05327000, as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
80 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.27 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 52 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIGH ISLAND CREEK NEAR HENDERSON, MN (7.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Forest Prairie Creek

H: 82° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
61°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
85%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Prairie Creek?
Forest Prairie Creek is a river in Minnesota.
Can you swim at Forest Prairie Creek?
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 Forest Prairie Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Forest Prairie Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby