Can you swim here today?
Sanford Creek
Arkansas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 07341200, 15.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 24 ft³/s near Sanford Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07341200, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pike; Clark; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew. — NWS Little Rock AR
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 51 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 51 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Arkansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Saline River near Lockesburg, AR (15.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.