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Pugh Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 793 ft³/s over 52 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14187200, as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 793 ft³/s over 52 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
833 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.10 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 793 ft³/s over 52 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR FOSTER, OR (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Pugh Creek

H: 83° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
46%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
7.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
59°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pugh Creek?
Pugh Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Pugh Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Pugh Creek in Oregon is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 14187200, 6.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Pugh Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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