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Yellow River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05516665, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YELLOW RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, IN (2.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yellow River?
- Yellow River is a river in Indiana.
- What is the water temperature at Yellow River?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Yellow River in Indiana is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 05516665, 2.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Yellow River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 134 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Yellow River rated?
- Yellow River in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 63 reviews.
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