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Scott Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 692 ft³/s over 66 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14158850, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 692 ft³/s over 66 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
49°F
9°C
Streamflow
568 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.15 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 692 ft³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MCKENZIE R BLW TRAIL BR DAM NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR (5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Creek

H: 84° L: 63°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
76°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
41%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
75°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Creek?
Scott Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Scott Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Scott Creek in Oregon is 49°F (9°C), measured by USGS gauge 14158850, 5 miles away.
Can you swim at Scott Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Scott Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Scott Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby