Where is Lost Creek Falls?

Lost Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.

What is the water temperature at Lost Creek Falls?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lost Creek Falls in Oregon is 84°F (29°C), measured by USGS gauge 14312330, 15.7 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Lost Creek Falls

Waterfall

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14312330, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

84°F

29°C

Streamflow

39 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

0.56 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER AT MELROSE, OR (15.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Lost Creek Falls

H: 85° L: 57°

Sunny

79°

Feels like 80°

Precipitation

Humidity

47%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

7.6

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen

12 AM

59°

3 AM

59°

6 AM

59°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

74°

3 PM

84°

6 PM

83°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lost Creek Falls?: Lost Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Lost Creek Falls?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lost Creek Falls in Oregon is 84°F (29°C), measured by USGS gauge 14312330, 15.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Lost Creek Falls?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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