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South Fork Bull Run River

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 14 ft³/s over 51 years).

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14139800, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 14 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.48 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 14 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK BULL RUN RIVER NEAR BULL RUN, OR (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Bull Run River

H: 75° L: 55°
Clear
Clear
64°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
66%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Smoke
60°
6 AM
Mist
57°
9 AM
Smoky haze
60°
12 PM
Smoky haze
64°
3 PM
Smoky haze
73°
6 PM
Smoky haze
74°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Bull Run River?
South Fork Bull Run River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Bull Run River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Bull Run River in Oregon is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 14139800, 0.8 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Bull Run River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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