Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Tennessee swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Tennessee was 82°F at BUFFALO RIVER NEAR FLAT WOODS, TN; 1 water-related NWS hazard is active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 20 sensors reporting a water temperature in Tennessee today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1BUFFALO RIVER NEAR FLAT WOODS, TNUSGS gauge · 215 ft³/s82°F 28°C9 hrs ago
- #282°F 28°C8 hrs ago
- #3CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR BORDEAUX, TNUSGS gauge82°F 28°C8 hrs ago
- #481°F 27°C9 hrs ago
- #5CLEAR FORK NEAR ROBBINS, TNUSGS gauge · 43 ft³/s80°F 27°C9 hrs ago
Active hazards in Tennessee
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 Scott; Campbell; Anderson; Union.
NWS Morristown TN
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.