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Buck Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 44 ft³/s over 92 years).
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natural watercourse in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14020000, as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 44 ft³/s over 92 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
41 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.76 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 44 ft³/s over 92 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge UMATILLA RIVER ABOVE MEACHAM CREEK, NR GIBBON, OR (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buck Creek

H: 83° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
67°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
55%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Smoky haze
63°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Smoky haze
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buck Creek?
Buck Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Buck Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Buck Creek in Oregon is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 14020000, 6.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Buck Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Buck Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Buck Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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