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Photo: Maxey Marsh at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge, Indiana by USFWS Midwest (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 21 (median 108 ft³/s over 51 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 03376300, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 108 ft³/s over 51 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
526 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.18 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 108 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PATOKA RIVER AT WINSLOW, IN (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Patoka River

H: 88° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
86°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
42%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Patoka River?
Patoka River is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Patoka 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 Patoka River rated?
Patoka River in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 135 reviews.

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