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North Branch Portage River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 36°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 36°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 94 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Ohio, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 36°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 36°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 04195500, as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 94 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
36°F
2°C
Streamflow
54 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.11 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 15 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 Portage River at Woodville OH (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at North Branch Portage River

H: 87° L: 59°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
63%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Fog
64°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Branch Portage River?
North Branch Portage River is a river in Ohio.
What is the water temperature at North Branch Portage River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at North Branch Portage River in Ohio is 36°F (2°C), measured by USGS gauge 04195500, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at North Branch Portage River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 36°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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