Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Indiana swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Indiana was 72°F at SALT CREEK NEAR HARRODSBURG, IN; 2 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 39 sensors reporting a water temperature in Indiana today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1SALT CREEK NEAR HARRODSBURG, INUSGS gauge72°F 22°C19 hrs ago
- #269°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #3MILL CREEK NEAR MANHATTAN, INUSGS gauge69°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #4PATOKA RIVER NEAR CUZCO, INUSGS gauge67°F 19°C19 hrs ago
- #566°F 19°C20 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.
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto.
NWS Wilmington OH
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Breckinridge; Meade; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue; Marion; Boyle; Garrard; Madison; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Taylor; Casey; Lincoln; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton.
NWS Louisville KY
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.