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South Fork Lake Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,380 ft³/s over 105 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14091500, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,380 ft³/s over 105 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
52°F
11°C
Streamflow
1,230 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.94 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,380 ft³/s over 105 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge METOLIUS RIVER NEAR GRANDVIEW, OR (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Lake Creek

H: 82° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
66°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
48%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Lake Creek?
South Fork Lake Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Lake Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Lake Creek in Oregon is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 14091500, 14.3 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Lake Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does South Fork Lake Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Fork Lake Creek include camping-nearby.

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