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South Fork Tumbling Run

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 161 ft³/s over 101 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01634000, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 161 ft³/s over 101 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
79°F
26°C
Streamflow
154 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.87 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 161 ft³/s over 101 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge N F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR STRASBURG, VA (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Tumbling Run

H: 84° L: 64°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
62%
Humidity
58%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light rain
69°
3 AM
Light rain
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Tumbling Run?
South Fork Tumbling Run is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Tumbling Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Tumbling Run in Virginia is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 01634000, 3.5 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Tumbling Run?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does South Fork Tumbling Run have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Fork Tumbling Run include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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