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O'Brien Creek

River · O'Brien, Oregon

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 64 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14377100, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 64 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
78°F
26°C
Streamflow
16 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.36 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 38 ft³/s over 64 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR KERBY, OR (11.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at O'Brien Creek

H: 88° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
67°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
55%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Overcast
73°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
85°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is O'Brien Creek?
O'Brien Creek is a river in O'Brien, Oregon.
What is the water temperature at O'Brien Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at O'Brien Creek in O'Brien, Oregon is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 14377100, 11.3 miles away.
Can you swim at O'Brien Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is O'Brien Creek rated?
O'Brien Creek in O'Brien, Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
What amenities does O'Brien Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at O'Brien Creek include camping-nearby.

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O'Brien, OR 97534

O'Brien, Oregon 97534

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