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South Fork Scott Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 592 ft³/s over 102 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14187500, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 592 ft³/s over 102 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
852 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.87 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 592 ft³/s over 102 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER AT WATERLOO, OR (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Scott Creek

H: 84° L: 60°
Overcast
Overcast
79°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
44%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Overcast
67°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Overcast
82°
6 PM
Overcast
82°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Scott Creek?
South Fork Scott Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Scott Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Scott Creek in Oregon is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 14187500, 6.1 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Scott Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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