Can you swim here today?
Alum Creek Lake
Ohio · Lake
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Alum Creek Lake is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 03228805, 3.4 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03228805, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 11 ft³/s over 52 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
82°F
28°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.18 ft
water level
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 11 ft³/s over 52 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Alum Creek at Africa OH (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 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.