Can you swim here today?
Rocky River Nature Center
North Olmsted, Ohio · Nature preserve
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Rocky River Nature Center is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 04201500, 0.1 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 04201500, as of Oct 20, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 44 ft³/s over 95 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 44 ft³/s over 95 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Rocky River near Berea OH (0.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 3:45 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.