Can you swim here today?
Hammond Creek
Oregon · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Hammond Creek is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14198500, 8.4 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14198500, as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 40 ft³/s over 59 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 40 ft³/s over 59 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MOLALLA R AB PC NR WILHOIT, OR (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.