Can you swim here today?
East Fork Duck Creek
Ohio · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03115786, 3.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1,270 ft³/s near East Fork Duck Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Washington, OH.
- A Flood Warning is in effect for Washington, OH. — NWS Charleston WV
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03115786, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 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 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Duck Creek below Whipple OH (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 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.