Can you swim here today?
Riverside Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Park
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Riverside Park is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 04087000, 2.3 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04087000, as of Oct 20, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
- A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Fond Du Lac; Sheboygan; Washington; Ozaukee; Waukesha; Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha. — NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 214 ft³/s over 112 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 214 ft³/s over 112 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MILWAUKEE, WI (2.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:00 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.