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Portage River

River · Port Clinton, Ohio

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Live flow only — 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 22 (median 20 ft³/s over 28 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 04195820, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 20 ft³/s over 28 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
75 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.28 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 20 ft³/s over 28 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — 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, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Portage River

H: 80° L: 68°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
62%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
70°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage River?
Portage River is a river in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Can you swim at Portage River?
Live flow only — 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 Port Clinton, Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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Port Clinton, OH 43452

Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

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