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South Fork Silver Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,030 ft³/s over 109 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14183000, as of Aug 23, 7:20 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,030 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:20 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
41°F
5°C
Streamflow
928 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,030 ft³/s over 109 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:20 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Silver Creek

H: 70° L: 53°
Fog
Fog
53°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
45%
Humidity
97%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
54°
3 AM
Fog
53°
6 AM
Fog
53°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 PM
Sunny
68°
6 PM
Sunny
67°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Silver Creek?
South Fork Silver Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Silver Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Silver Creek in Oregon is 41°F (5°C), measured by USGS gauge 14183000, 7.2 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Silver Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does South Fork Silver Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Fork Silver Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby