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Clay Creek

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 125 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

natural watercourse in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14301000, as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 125 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
164 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.54 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 125 ft³/s over 84 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEHALEM RIVER NEAR FOSS, OR (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Clay Creek

H: 63° L: 58°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
59°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
96%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
58°
3 AM
Light drizzle
59°
6 AM
Light rain
58°
9 AM
Light rain
58°
12 PM
Light rain
60°
3 PM
Sunny
62°
6 PM
Sunny
63°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clay Creek?
Clay Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Clay Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Clay Creek in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14301000, 9.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Clay Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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