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Live flow only β€” 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 21 (median 94 ftΒ³/s over 96 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03328000, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 94 ftΒ³/s over 96 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
113 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.94 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 94 ftΒ³/s over 96 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER, IN (0.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Eel River

H: 83Β° L: 62Β°
Overcast
Overcast
79Β°
|
Feels like 80Β°
Precipitation
68%
Humidity
58%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
2.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Clear
63Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
76Β°
3 PM
Sunny
83Β°
6 PM
Sunny
78Β°
9 PM
Clear
70Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eel River?
Eel River is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Eel River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Eel River rated?
Eel River in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 134 reviews.

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