Where is Forest Creek?

Forest Creek is a river in Oregon.

What is the water temperature at Forest Creek?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Creek in Oregon is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14378200, 4.6 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Forest Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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natural watercourse in Josephine 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 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14378200, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC

Water temp

72°F

22°C

Streamflow

112 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

3.51 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR AGNESS, OR (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC.

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Weather at Forest Creek

H: 74° L: 50°

Clear

55°

Feels like 53°

Precipitation

Humidity

84%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

57°

3 AM

55°

6 AM

54°

9 AM

60°

12 PM

69°

3 PM

74°

6 PM

68°

9 PM

53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Creek?: Forest Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Forest Creek?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Creek in Oregon is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14378200, 4.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Forest Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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