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Van Ornum Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 10 years).

tributary to the Chehalis River in Lewis County, Washington state, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 12021800, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 10 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
41 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
192.67 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 10 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR ADNA, WA (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Van Ornum Creek

H: 76Β° L: 57Β°
Overcast
Overcast
62Β°
|
Feels like 63Β°
Precipitation
22%
Humidity
79%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
63Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
3 PM
Sunny
76Β°
6 PM
Sunny
74Β°
9 PM
Clear
61Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Van Ornum Creek?
Van Ornum Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Van Ornum Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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