Can you swim here today?
West Anadarche Creek
Ardmore, Oklahoma · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at West Anadarche Creek is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 07331000, 10.1 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 440 ft³/s over 65 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 440 ft³/s over 65 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 07331000, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 440 ft³/s over 65 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oklahoma yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Washita River near Dickson, OK (10.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:30 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.