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South Fork Ostrander 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 2,810 ftΒ³/s over 84 years).

natural watercourse in Cowlitz County, Washington, 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 14243000, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2,810 ftΒ³/s over 84 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,980 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
33.29 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2,810 ftΒ³/s over 84 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COWLITZ RIVER AT CASTLE ROCK, WA (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Ostrander Creek

H: 77Β° L: 54Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62Β°
|
Feels like 63Β°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
79%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
62Β°
3 AM
Overcast
63Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71Β°
3 PM
Sunny
76Β°
6 PM
Sunny
72Β°
9 PM
Clear
58Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Ostrander Creek?
South Fork Ostrander Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at South Fork Ostrander 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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