Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Tennessee swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Tennessee was 69°F at CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR BORDEAUX, TN; no water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 17 sensors reporting a water temperature in Tennessee today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR BORDEAUX, TNUSGS gauge69°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #269°F 21°C19 hrs ago
- #366°F 19°C19 hrs ago
- #4HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCEUSGS gauge63°F 17°C19 hrs ago
- #5STONES RIVER AT US HWY 70 NEAR DONELSON, TNUSGS gauge · 69 ft³/s62°F 17°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Tennessee
No water-related NWS hazards are active in Tennessee right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.
Where to swim in Tennessee
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Tennessee — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.6(2,670)Cove Lake State Park
Hiking trails & campgrounds in a 717-acre park comprising forests, wetlands & diverse wildlife.
4.7(2,291)Tennessee Riverpark
Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.
4.7(1,083)Melton Lake Park
173 miles of shoreline with boating, picnic shelter, playground, pavilion & sand volleyball court.
4.8(511)Norris Lake
Scenic reservoir with 809 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking & picnic areas.
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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.
