Station Name: SOUTH FORK MCKENZIE RIVER NEAR RAINBOW, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,447 feet / 441 meters

Nearest Address:
Natl Forest Develop Road 19 Rd
Rainbow, OR 97488
Lane County

GPS Coordinates: 44.13595817, -122.248391

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued September 4 at 2:50AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Thu September 4, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 9:00 PM

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through this evening. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.lrapa.org

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 12:30PM PDT until September 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 12:30 PM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 92 to 102 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 12:30PM PDT until September 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 12:30 PM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 92 to 102 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.