Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Kansas swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Kansas was 86°F at ELK R NR ELK CITY, KS; 1 water-related NWS hazard is active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 26 sensors reporting a water temperature in Kansas today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1ELK R NR ELK CITY, KSUSGS gauge86°F 30°C9 hrs ago
- #2MILFORD LAKE NEAR WAKEFIELD, KSUSGS gauge83°F 29°C8 hrs ago
- #3NEOSHO R AT NEOSHO RAPIDS, KSUSGS gauge83°F 28°C9 hrs ago
- #4KANSAS R NR LAKE QUIVIRA, KSUSGS gauge · 6,370 ft³/s83°F 28°C8 hrs ago
- #5SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE, KSUSGS gauge · 475 ft³/s82°F 28°C8 hrs ago
Active hazards in Kansas
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.
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Barber.
NWS Dodge City KS · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
Where to swim in Kansas
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Kansas — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.6(2,029)Wyandotte County Lake Park
Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.
4.6(1,053)South Lake Park
This 14-acre park features a playground, a trail, a fishing lake, basketball, restrooms & more.
4.7(373)Wilson Lake
Large recreational reservoir popular for sport fishing, plus camping & swimming at waterfront parks.
4.5(312)El Dorado Lake
This 8,000-acre reservoir offers boating, a swimming beach & fishing, plus diverse wildlife.
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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.