Can you swim here today?
White House Bridge River Access Ramp
Luray, Virginia · Boat ramp
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 01629500, 0.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 315 ft³/s near White House Bridge River Access Ramp but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01629500, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC
- A Flood Watch is in effect for Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper and other areas. — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
315 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.99 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR LURAY, VA (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC.
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.