Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Mississippi swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Mississippi was 71°F at EAST PEARL RIVER AT CSX RAILROAD NR CLAIBORNE, MS; no water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 8 sensors reporting a water temperature in Mississippi today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #171°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #270°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #370°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #469°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #5PEARL RIVER AT ROCKPORT, MSUSGS gauge · 471 ft³/s67°F 19°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Mississippi
No water-related NWS hazards are active in Mississippi right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.
Where to swim in Mississippi
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Mississippi — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.5(1,645)LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
A 305-acre park of lakes, forests & fields that offers camping, fishing & a 9-hole golf course.
4.6(349)Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
Covering the panels of the river floodwall, these colorful murals showcase local moments in history.
4.6(340)Sardis Lake
Sardis Lake is a 98,520-acre reservoir on the Tallahatchie River in Lafayette, Panola, and Marshall counties, Mississippi. Sardis Lake is impounded by Sardis Dam, located nine miles southeast of the town of Sardis. It is approximately an hour drive from Memphis, Tennessee.
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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.
