Oregon · river
North Fork of Mf Willamette River above Parker Creek near Oakridge
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
Fair
Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
6 mph
gusting to 22 mph
Air temp
60°F
99% chance of rain
River flow
116 cfs
Best day to paddle this week
Tuesday · 100
Today
49
60°
Thu
52
55°
Fri
77
62°
Sat
96
76°
Sun
90
69°
Mon
99
74°
Tue
100
74°
Best
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 8a | 3 | 20 |
| 9a | 9 | 23 |
| 10a | 5 | 21 |
| 11a | 8 | 23 |
| 12p | 8 | 26 |
| 1p | 9 | 28 |
| 2p | 8 | 26 |
| 3p | 8 | 25 |
| 4p | 8 | 28 |
| 5p | 9 | 28 |
| 6p | 11 | 23 |
| 7p | 11 | 21 |
Why this score
- Wind — 6 mph — calm, ideal for any boat±0
- Gusts — Gusting to 22 mph — 16 mph over sustained-11
- Rain — 99% chance in the next 6 hours-25
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 14147200
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata
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- North Fork of M Fork Willamette River near Oakridge16 mi
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