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Lake Hayward Brook

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 48 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 01194000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 48 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
58°F
15°C
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.99 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 48 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EIGHTMILE RIVER AT NORTH PLAIN, CT (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lake Hayward Brook

H: 71° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
71°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
82%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
6 AM
Overcast
65°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Heavy rain
68°
6 PM
Heavy rain
70°
9 PM
Heavy rain
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Hayward Brook?
Lake Hayward Brook is a river in Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hayward Brook?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Hayward Brook in Connecticut is 58°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 01194000, 3.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Hayward Brook?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Lake Hayward Brook have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Lake Hayward Brook include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby