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Riverside Park
Park · Grand Forks, North Dakota
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 49°F (10°C)
- Streamflow 2,280 ft³/s
- Gage height 16.47 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT GRAND FORKS, ND (1.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 05082500, as of Oct 20, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 1,420 ft³/s over 123 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for North Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Weather at Riverside Park
47°F, Clear · H 68° / L 45° · 4% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverside Park?
- Riverside Park is a park in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- What is the water temperature at Riverside Park?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Riverside Park in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 49°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 05082500, 1.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Riverside Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Riverside Park rated?
- Riverside Park in Grand Forks, North Dakota has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 178 reviews.
- What amenities does Riverside Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Riverside Park include camping-nearby.
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Grand Forks, ND 58203
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203
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