Can you swim here today?
Little Scotty Creek
Oregon · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Little Scotty Creek is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14038530, 18.5 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas. — NWS Pendleton OR
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14038530, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHN DAY RIVER NEAR JOHN DAY, OR (18.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:45 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.