Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Indiana swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Indiana was 82°F at PATOKA RIVER NEAR CUZCO, IN; 16 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 42 sensors reporting a water temperature in Indiana today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1PATOKA RIVER NEAR CUZCO, INUSGS gauge82°F 28°C8 hrs ago
- #2MILL CREEK NEAR MANHATTAN, INUSGS gauge79°F 26°C9 hrs ago
- #3WHITE RIVER AT PETERSBURG, INUSGS gauge · 30,700 ft³/s78°F 26°C8 hrs ago
- #4WHITE RIVER ABOVE PETERSBURG, INUSGS gauge78°F 26°C9 hrs ago
- #5SALT CREEK NEAR HARRODSBURG, INUSGS gauge78°F 26°C8 hrs ago
Active hazards in Indiana
Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Tippecanoe, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 22, 12:00 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 24, 2:00 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Vigo, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 26, 5:25 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 27, 11:20 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 29, 5:00 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 29, 8:51 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 27, 3:30 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Daviess, IN; Greene, IN; Knox, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 25, 6:00 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 26, 2:00 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Greene, IN; Monroe, IN; Owen, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 24, 8:00 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Marion, IN; Morgan, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 22, 12:00 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Daviess, IN; Greene, IN; Knox, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 27, 4:24 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Gibson, IN; Knox, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 27, 6:30 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 22, 5:00 PM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN.
NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 24, 7:00 AM
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Adams, IN; Wells, IN.
NWS Northern Indiana · until Aug 22, 8:00 PM
Where to swim in Indiana
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Indiana — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.3(3,164)Deep River Waterpark
Amusement park features numerous waterslides & pools, diverse eateries & ice-skating in winter.
4.6(1,976)Summit Lake State Park
Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.
4.7(1,851)Whiting Lakefront Park
This 15-acre park along Lake Michigan's shore in Whiting, Indiana features a 300-foot fishing pier, a picturesque boardwalk with views of Chicago's skyline, and beautifully maintained flower gardens. Adjacent Whihala Beach spans 20+ acres of sandy shoreline, and the WhoaZone inflatable water playground is the largest in the Midwest. The park also offers a fish pond with waterfall, volleyball and tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and concession areas. Open daily at 7 AM with year-round scenic lake views.
4.7(868)Deep River County Park
An old grist mill is the visitor center of this natural space with gardens, trails & a waterpark.
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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.