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Rat Creek
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 107 ft³/s over 86 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14155500, as of Aug 23, 5:10 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 107 ft³/s over 86 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:10 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 107 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROW RIVER NEAR COTTAGE GROVE, OR (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:10 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rat Creek?
- Rat Creek is a river in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at Rat Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rat Creek in Oregon is 65°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 14155500, 3.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Rat Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Rat Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Rat Creek include camping-nearby.
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