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Riverside Park
Park · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 54°F (12°C)
- Streamflow 551 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.20 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MILWAUKEE, WI (2.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 214 ft³/s over 112 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04087000, as of Oct 20, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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51°F, Clear · H 65° / L 50° · 4% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverside Park?
- Riverside Park is a park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- What is the water temperature at Riverside Park?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Riverside Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 04087000, 2.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Riverside Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Riverside Park rated?
- Riverside Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 255 reviews.
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