Can you swim here today?
Hayward Run
Ohio · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03150500, 0.4 miles away, reports a streamflow of 19,200 ft³/s near Hayward Run but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03150500, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Vinton, OH and other areas. — NWS Charleston WV
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,770 ft³/s over 13 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Morgan; Athens; Washington. — NWS Charleston WV
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2,770 ft³/s over 13 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Muskingum River at Beverly OH (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 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.