Can you swim here today?
Cold Brook Reservoir
Connecticut · Reservoir
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cold Brook Reservoir is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01192500, 8.1 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01192500, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 94 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 60 ft³/s over 94 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HOCKANUM RIVER NEAR EAST HARTFORD, CT (8.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 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.