Can you swim here today?
Greenfield Bayou
Indiana · Lake
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03341558, 10 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1,290 ft³/s near Greenfield Bayou but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN.
- A Flood Warning is in effect for Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN. — NWS Indianapolis IN
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03341558, as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,290 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.37 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUGAR CREEK AT WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN (10 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 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.