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Fall Creek Lake

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 141 ft³/s over 90 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Cold waterGreat conditions today

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14151000, as of Aug 22, 5:50 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 141 ft³/s over 90 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:50 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
575 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.20 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 141 ft³/s over 90 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FALL CREEK BLW WINBERRY CREEK, NEAR FALL CREEK, OR (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:50 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Fall Creek Lake

H: 82° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
40%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
2.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Overcast
56°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fall Creek Lake?
Fall Creek Lake is a lake in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Fall Creek Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Fall Creek Lake in Oregon is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 14151000, 1.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Fall Creek Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Fall Creek Lake rated?
Fall Creek Lake in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 27 reviews.

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