Can you swim here today?
The RiverFront
Omaha, Nebraska · Park
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at The RiverFront is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 06610000, 0.3 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 06610000, as of Oct 20, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 20 (median 34,000 ft³/s over 74 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 20 (median 34,000 ft³/s over 74 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Nebraska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri River at Omaha, NE (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 3:00 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.