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Criminal Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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).
natural watercourse in Linn County, Oregon, United States of America
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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
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.
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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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