Can you swim here today?
Mount Scott Creek
Oregon · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Mount Scott Creek is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 14211550, 2.5 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14211550, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 18 ft³/s over 35 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 18 ft³/s over 35 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHNSON CREEK AT MILWAUKIE, OR (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM 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.