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Howard Creek
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02042500, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHICKAHOMINY RIVER NEAR PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Creek?
- Howard Creek is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Virginia is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 02042500, 12.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howard Creek?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 68 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
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