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Rose River Falls

Syria, Virginia · Waterfall

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 01629500, 10.5 miles away, reports a streamflow of 334 ft³/s near Rose River Falls 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 01629500, as of Oct 29, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 500 ft³/s over 64 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
334 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.90 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 500 ft³/s over 64 years).

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 (10.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:45 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.