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Bull Run
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 7 ft³/s over 61 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03159540, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 7 ft³/s over 61 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 7 ft³/s over 61 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shade River near Chester OH (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bull Run?
- Bull Run is a river in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Bull Run?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bull Run in West Virginia is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03159540, 6.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bull Run?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Bull Run have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bull Run include camping-nearby.
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