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South Branch Portage 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 13 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionGreat conditions today

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 04188400, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
91 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.11 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Blanchard River above Findlay OH (13.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Branch Portage River

H: 87° L: 59°
Cloudy
Cloudy
79°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
67%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Branch Portage River?
South Branch Portage River is a river in Ohio.
Can you swim at South Branch Portage 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.
How is South Branch Portage River rated?
South Branch Portage River in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.

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