Can you swim here today?
Umpqua River
Oregon · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Umpqua River is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14322810, 14.1 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14322810, as of Aug 21, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
72°F
22°C
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.27 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK CREEK AT ELKTON, OR (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:15 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.