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Mitchell 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).
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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, 7:00 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, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
69 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.78 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 (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mitchell Creek

H: 76° L: 56°
Light rain
Light rain
58°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
100%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
59°
3 AM
Light rain
59°
6 AM
Light rain
58°
9 AM
Light rain
60°
12 PM
Light rain
65°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
71°
9 PM
Clear
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mitchell Creek?
Mitchell Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Mitchell Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Mitchell Creek in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14307620, 10.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Mitchell 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.
What amenities does Mitchell Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Mitchell Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby