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Thornton Creek

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 14306032, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
9 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.37 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG ELK CREEK NEAR ELK CITY, OR (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Thornton Creek

H: 74° L: 57°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
61°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
76%
Humidity
88%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
60°
3 AM
Light drizzle
60°
6 AM
Light drizzle
59°
9 AM
Light drizzle
59°
12 PM
Light drizzle
64°
3 PM
Sunny
74°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Clear
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornton Creek?
Thornton Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Thornton Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Thornton Creek in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14306032, 3.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Thornton Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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