Can you swim here today?
Sandy River Reservoir
Virginia · Lake
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 02039500, 6.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 58 ft³/s near Sandy River Reservoir but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02039500, as of Oct 29, 5:20 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 124 ft³/s over 100 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:20 AM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Northampton; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Brunswick and other areas. — NWS Wakefield VA
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 124 ft³/s over 100 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge APPOMATTOX RIVER AT FARMVILLE, VA (6.1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:20 AM 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.