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South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 53 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 13325000, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 53 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
51°F
11°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.71 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 53 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EAST FORK WALLOWA RIVER NEAR JOSEPH, OR (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River

H: 80° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
78°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
17%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
7.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River?
South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River in Oregon is 51°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 13325000, 9.1 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Middle Fork Imnaha River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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