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Photo: Portage River bridge at Elmore by Nyttend (Public domain) License

Portage River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 26 ftΒ³/s over 28 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions today

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 04195820, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 26 ftΒ³/s over 28 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
77 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.29 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 26 ftΒ³/s over 28 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Portage River near Elmore OH (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Portage River

H: 86Β° L: 59Β°
Sunny
Sunny
80Β°
|
Feels like 81Β°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
50%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
66Β°
3 AM
Clear
64Β°
6 AM
Clear
62Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
84Β°
3 PM
Sunny
86Β°
6 PM
Sunny
83Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage River?
Portage River is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Portage River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Portage River rated?
Portage River in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 52 reviews.

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