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South Sheep Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7,790 ft³/s over 49 years).
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natural watercourse in Malheur 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 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 13213100, as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7,790 ft³/s over 49 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
5,240 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.43 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7,790 ft³/s over 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SNAKE RIVER AT NYSSA OR (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Sheep Creek

H: 94° L: 65°
Sunny
Sunny
93°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
10%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
3.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Sunny
94°
6 PM
Sunny
91°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Sheep Creek?
South Sheep Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Sheep Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Sheep Creek in Oregon is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 13213100, 3.6 miles away.
Can you swim at South Sheep Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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