Ohio swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 56 sensors reporting a water temperature in Ohio today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   E Fk Little Miami River bl Harsha Dam nr Bantam OHUSGS gauge
   70°F 21°C20 hrs ago
2. #2
   Caesar Creek near Wellman OHUSGS gauge
   67°F 19°C20 hrs ago
3. #3
   OHIO RIVER AT IRONTON, OHUSGS gauge · 68,200 ft³/s
   65°F 18°C20 hrs ago
4. #4
   Hoover Reservoir at Central College OHUSGS gauge
   65°F 18°C19 hrs ago
5. #5
   Cuyahoga River at Rivergate Park at Cleveland OHUSGS gauge
   64°F 18°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Ohio

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 Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Mingo; Logan; Boone; McDowell; Wyoming.

  NWS Charleston WV

• 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 Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hardin; Logan; Union; Delaware; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto.

  NWS Wilmington OH

Where to swim in Ohio

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

4.8(7,586)

Rocky River Reservation

Park · North Olmsted, Ohio

Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.

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4.8(4,197)

Ohio River Trail

Park · Cincinnati, Ohio

Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.

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4.5(4,186)

Portage Lakes State Park

State park · Akron, Ohio

🐾Dog-friendly

A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.

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4.7(4,063)

RiverScape MetroPark

Park · Dayton, Ohio

Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.

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4.6(3,510)

Euclid Creek Reservation

Nature preserve · Cleveland, Ohio

City-managed parks on & near Lake Erie, featuring a beach, fishing, trails & seasonal sports.

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4.8(2,658)

Coe Lake Park

Park · Berea, Ohio

A beloved community park in Berea, Ohio, Coe Lake Park centers around a scenic lake offering fishing, walking trails, and a peaceful retreat from the Cleveland suburbs. The park features ADA-accessible facilities including a playground, pool, picnic shelters with grills, a concession stand, and restrooms. Popular events include the Water Lantern Festival, Harvest Fest, and Haunted Trails in October. Pavilions and pergolas are available for private event rentals.

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