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Gordon Creek

Oregon · River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Gordon Creek is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 14142500, 3.4 miles away.

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14142500, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 424 ft³/s over 81 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
320 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.68 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 424 ft³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANDY RIVER BLW BULL RUN RIVER, NR BULL RUN, OR (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 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.