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West Fork Palmer Creek

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 22 (median 33 ft³/s over 31 years).
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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, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 33 ft³/s over 31 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.91 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 33 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 (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Fork Palmer Creek

H: 82° L: 55°
Clear
Clear
59°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
77%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Palmer Creek?
West Fork Palmer Creek is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at West Fork Palmer Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does West Fork Palmer Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at West Fork Palmer Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby