Can you swim here today?
Quincy Bayou
Tennessee · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 07032000, 3.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 541,000 ft³/s near Quincy Bayou but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Crittenden, AR; Shelby, TN; Tipton, TN.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Crittenden, AR; Shelby, TN; Tipton, TN. — NWS Memphis TN
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07032000, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, AR; Craighead, AR; Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; Greene, AR; Lee, AR; Mississippi, AR and other areas. — NWS Memphis TN
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 283,000 ft³/s over 73 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 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 22 (median 283,000 ft³/s over 73 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT MEMPHIS, TN (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 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.