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Photo: Lotus on the Ottawa River, Toledo, Ohio [approximately 1900] by Unknown (Public domain) License

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04186500, as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,760 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.34 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 99 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH (7.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ottawa River

H: 86° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
72°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
85%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ottawa River?
Ottawa River is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Ottawa River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Ottawa River rated?
Ottawa River in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.

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