Can you swim here today?
Criminal Creek
Oregon · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Criminal Creek is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14182500, 6 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14182500, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 94 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 94 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR MEHAMA, OR (6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 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.
Read next
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.