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Howard Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,050 ft³/s over 109 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14183000, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,050 ft³/s over 109 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
41°F
5°C
Streamflow
918 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.04 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,050 ft³/s over 109 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Creek

H: 74° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
50%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
67°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Overcast
74°
6 PM
Overcast
73°
9 PM
Overcast
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Creek?
Howard Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Oregon is 41°F (5°C), measured by USGS gauge 14183000, 5.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 41°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Howard Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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