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First Creek

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 16 ft³/s over 21 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

natural watercourse in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14209700, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 16 ft³/s over 21 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
63°F
17°C
Streamflow
211 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.65 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 16 ft³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FISH CREEK NEAR THREE LYNX, OR (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at First Creek

H: 72° L: 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
61°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
81%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is First Creek?
First Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at First Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at First Creek in Oregon is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 14209700, 1.8 miles away.
Can you swim at First Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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