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Gooch Falls
Waterfall
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold 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 waterCold 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
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.
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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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