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West Fork Illinois River

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 38 ft³/s over 64 years).
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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 14377100, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 38 ft³/s over 64 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
17 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.37 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 38 ft³/s over 64 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR KERBY, OR (5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Fork Illinois River

H: 89° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
55°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
82%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Illinois River?
West Fork Illinois River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at West Fork Illinois River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at West Fork Illinois River in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14377100, 5 miles away.
Can you swim at West Fork Illinois River?
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.
What amenities does West Fork Illinois River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at West Fork Illinois River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby