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Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026

Arkansas swim report

On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Arkansas was 72°F at Lake Maumelle at Natural Steps; no water-related NWS hazards are active.

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 29 sensors reporting a water temperature in Arkansas today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

  1. #172°F 22°C21 hrs ago
  2. #272°F 22°C19 hrs ago
  3. #370°F 21°C20 hrs ago
  4. #4
    Red River at Index, ARUSGS gauge · 996 ft³/s
    69°F 21°C20 hrs ago
  5. #569°F 20°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Arkansas

No water-related NWS hazards are active in Arkansas right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in Arkansas

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Arkansas — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

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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.