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River Of Glass

Park · Mt Vernon, Ohio

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 46 ft³/s over 73 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 03136500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 46 ft³/s over 73 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
132 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.97 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 46 ft³/s over 73 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Kokosing River at Mount Vernon OH (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at River Of Glass

H: 80° L: 64°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
66°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
86%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Overcast
80°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Of Glass?
River Of Glass is a park in Mt Vernon, Ohio.
Can you swim at River Of Glass?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is River Of Glass rated?
River Of Glass in Mt Vernon, Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Mt Vernon, Ohio 43050

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