Can you swim here today?
Woodward Cove Branch
Virginia · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03488000, 7.2 miles away, reports a streamflow of 329 ft³/s near Woodward Cove Branch but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Russell, VA; Washington, VA.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Russell, VA; Washington, VA. — NWS Morristown TN
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03488000, as of Aug 22, 7:40 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 69 ft³/s over 107 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:40 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 69 ft³/s over 107 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge N F HOLSTON RIVER NEAR SALTVILLE, VA (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:40 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.