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Gooch Falls

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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.
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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 14174450, as of Aug 23, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
62 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
9.46 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH SANTIAM RIVER NR MARION FORKS, OR (3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Gooch Falls

H: 75° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
41%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
3.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
56°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
54°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
59°
12 PM
Sunny
68°
3 PM
Sunny
74°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gooch Falls?
Gooch Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Gooch Falls?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Gooch Falls in Oregon is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 14174450, 3 miles away.
Can you swim at Gooch Falls?
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.
What amenities does Gooch Falls have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Gooch Falls include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby