Can you swim here today?
East Meadow Brook
Connecticut · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 01203805, 0.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 38 ft³/s near East Meadow Brook but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01203805, as of Aug 21, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 7 ft³/s over 25 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 7 ft³/s over 25 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEEKEEPEEMEE RIVER AT HOTCHKISSVILLE, CT (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:15 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.