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Photo: Yamhill River (Yamhill County, Oregon scenic images) (yamDA0079a) by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives (Attribution) License

Yamhill River

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 31 ft³/s over 31 years).
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The Yamhill River is an 11-mile tributary of the Willamette River, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Formed by the confluence of the South Yamhill River and the North Yamhill River about 3 miles east of McMinnville, it drains part of the Northern Oregon Coast Range.

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14194150, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 31 ft³/s over 31 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
11 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.88 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 31 ft³/s over 31 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH YAMHILL RIVER AT MCMINNVILLE, OR (11.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Yamhill River

H: 82° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
63%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Cloudy
68°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yamhill River?
Yamhill River is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at Yamhill River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Yamhill River rated?
Yamhill River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.
What amenities does Yamhill River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Yamhill River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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