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Row River
Oregon · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Row River is 62°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 14155500, 3.2 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14155500, as of Aug 22, 8:40 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 107 ft³/s over 86 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:40 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 107 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROW RIVER NEAR COTTAGE GROVE, OR (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:40 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.