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Alder Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).

natural watercourse in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America; geonames ID = 5710851

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: 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 14307620, as of Aug 23, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
67 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.77 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Alder Creek

H: 75° L: 58°
Light rain
Light rain
59°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
100%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
59°
3 AM
Light rain
59°
6 AM
Light rain
59°
9 AM
Light rain
61°
12 PM
Light rain
65°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alder Creek?
Alder Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Alder Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Alder Creek in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14307620, 3.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Alder Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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