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Cataract Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).
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natural watercourse in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America

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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 14307620, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
69 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.78 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 133 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cataract Creek

H: 81° L: 56°
Light rain
Light rain
61°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
77%
Humidity
90%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.7
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
59°
3 AM
Light drizzle
60°
6 AM
Light rain
59°
9 AM
Light rain
60°
12 PM
Patchy light rain
66°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cataract Creek?
Cataract Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Cataract Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Cataract Creek in Oregon is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 14307620, 3.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Cataract 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.
What amenities does Cataract Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cataract Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby