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Photo: Rocky River Ohio aerial view by Ken Winters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Public domain) License

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Cuyahoga; Lake; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04201500, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Cuyahoga; Lake; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie. NWS Cleveland OH
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 94 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
21°C
Streamflow
360 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.28 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 94 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Rocky River near Berea OH (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rocky River

H: 74° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
68°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
66%
Humidity
73%
Wind
18 mph
UV Index
2.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
74°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 PM
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rocky River?
Rocky River is a river in Ohio.
What is the water temperature at Rocky River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rocky River in Ohio is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 04201500, 3.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Rocky River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Rocky River rated?
Rocky River in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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