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Little Ottawa River

River

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 7 ft³/s over 28 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

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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 04187100, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 28 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
72 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.43 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 7 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 Ottawa River at Lima OH (2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Ottawa River

H: 86° L: 61°
Clear
Clear
71°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
83%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
79°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Ottawa River?
Little Ottawa River is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at Little Ottawa River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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