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Olentangy River

River

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 23 (median 47 ft³/s over 60 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 03226800, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 47 ft³/s over 60 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
433 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.66 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 47 ft³/s over 60 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Olentangy River near Worthington OH (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Olentangy River

H: 79° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
76°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
60%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
5.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Olentangy River?
Olentangy River is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Olentangy River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Olentangy River rated?
Olentangy River in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.
What amenities does Olentangy River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Olentangy River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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