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Lower Soda Falls
Waterfall
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 61 ft³/s over 90 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14185000, as of Aug 22, 9:40 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 61 ft³/s over 90 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:40 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 61 ft³/s over 90 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER BELOW CASCADIA, OR (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:40 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Soda Falls?
- Lower Soda Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at Lower Soda Falls?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lower Soda Falls in Oregon is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 14185000, 1.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Lower Soda Falls?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Lower Soda Falls have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Lower Soda Falls include camping-nearby.
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