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Illinois River

River · Agness, Oregon

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 214 ft³/s over 22 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14378200, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 214 ft³/s over 22 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
24°C
Streamflow
118 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.53 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 214 ft³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR AGNESS, OR (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Illinois River

H: 81° L: 58°
Sunny
Sunny
61°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
69%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Illinois River?
Illinois River is a river in Agness, Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Illinois River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Illinois River in Agness, Oregon is 74°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 14378200, 0.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Illinois River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Illinois River rated?
Illinois River in Agness, Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.
What amenities does Illinois River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Illinois River include camping-nearby.

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Agness, OR 97406

Agness, Oregon 97406

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