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Criminal Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 94 years).
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natural watercourse in Linn County, Oregon, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14182500, as of Aug 21, 9:50 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 94 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:50 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
48 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 94 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER NEAR MEHAMA, OR (6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:50 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Criminal Creek

H: 82° L: 61°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
50%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
66°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Overcast
81°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Criminal Creek?
Criminal Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Criminal Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Criminal Creek in Oregon is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14182500, 6 miles away.
Can you swim at Criminal Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Criminal Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Criminal Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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