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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,447 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 44.13595817, -122.248391

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Stagnation Advisory issued February 2 at 9:56AM PST until February 6 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, East Central Willamette Valley, and North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 31 at 2:18PM PST until February 2 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued February 2 at 4:16PM PST until February 3 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:16 PM
Expires: Tue February 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.