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Blue Heron Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 36 ft³/s over 103 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionHot — visit earlycamping-nearby

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14357500, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 36 ft³/s over 103 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
54 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.76 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 36 ft³/s over 103 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK AT MEDFORD, OR (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Blue Heron Creek

H: 94° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
92°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
16%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
93°
6 PM
Sunny
92°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Heron Creek?
Blue Heron Creek is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at Blue Heron Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Blue Heron Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Blue Heron Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Oregon

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Amenities

Camping nearby