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University Falls
Waterfall
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 155 ft³/s over 31 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 53 °F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 14202980, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 155 ft³/s over 31 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 155 ft³/s over 31 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SCOGGINS CK BLW HENRY HAGG LAKE, NR GASTON, OR (13 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University Falls?
- University Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at University Falls?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at University Falls in Oregon is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 14202980, 13 miles away.
- Can you swim at University Falls?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
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