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Newell Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 824 ft³/s over 24 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14211010, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 824 ft³/s over 24 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
20°C
Streamflow
699 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
22.92 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 824 ft³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLACKAMAS RIVER NEAR OREGON CITY, OR (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Newell Creek

H: 79° L: 61°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
64°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
80%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newell Creek?
Newell Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Newell Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Newell Creek in Oregon is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14211010, 1.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Newell Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Newell Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Newell Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby