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East Fork McKay Creek

River

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.
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natural watercourse in Washington 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 14205350, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.67 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EF DAIRY CR ABV MURTAUGH CR NR MEACHAM CORNER, OR (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at East Fork McKay Creek

H: 82° L: 60°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
64°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
80%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Overcast
63°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Fork McKay Creek?
East Fork McKay Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at East Fork McKay Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at East Fork McKay Creek in Oregon is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 14205350, 4.7 miles away.
Can you swim at East Fork McKay 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.

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