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Howard Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas.
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas. NWS Pendleton OR
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 13331500, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 105 ft³/s over 61 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
78°F
26°C
Streamflow
56 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.95 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 105 ft³/s over 61 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MINAM RIVER AT MINAM, OR (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Creek

H: 101° L: 59°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
88°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
15%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Smoky haze
67°
6 AM
Smoky haze
59°
9 AM
Smoky haze
74°
12 PM
Cloudy
91°
3 PM
Overcast
100°
6 PM
Smoky haze
99°
9 PM
Smoky haze
83°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Creek?
Howard Creek is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Howard Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek in Oregon is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 13331500, 5.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and other areas. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Howard Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Howard Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby