Can you swim here today?
South River Picnic Area
Elkton, Virginia · Picnic ground
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 01665500, 11.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 19 ft³/s near South River Picnic Area but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Greene, VA; Madison, VA; Page, VA; Rockingham, VA.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Greene, VA; Madison, VA; Page, VA; Rockingham, VA. — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01665500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
- A Flood Watch is in effect for Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper and other areas. — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 79 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 79 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RAPIDAN RIVER NEAR RUCKERSVILLE, VA (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.