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Tumwater Falls
Waterfall
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 116 ft³/s over 119 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14048000, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 116 ft³/s over 119 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 116 ft³/s over 119 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHN DAY RIVER AT MCDONALD FERRY, OR (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tumwater Falls?
- Tumwater Falls is a waterfall in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at Tumwater Falls?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Tumwater Falls in Oregon is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14048000, 6.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Tumwater Falls?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
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