Can you swim here today?
Forest Run
Ohio · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Run is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03159540, 7 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03159540, as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8 ft³/s over 61 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8 ft³/s over 61 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shade River near Chester OH (7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM 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.