Can you swim here today?
River Hill Park
Lexington, Kentucky · Park
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at River Hill Park is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03284552, 1.1 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03284552, as of Oct 20, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 11 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Breckinridge and other areas. — NWS Louisville KY
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 11 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST HICKMAN CR AT VETERANS PARK NR LEXINGTON, KY (1.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:00 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.