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Lower Soda Falls

Waterfall

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 caution

Cool 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
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Streamflow
36 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.99 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Lower Soda Falls

H: 79° L: 52°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
72%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
61°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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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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Amenities

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