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Big Lick Run

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 34 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03187500, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 34 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
66°F
19°C
Streamflow
177 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.14 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 34 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRANBERRY RIVER NEAR RICHWOOD, WV (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Lick Run

H: 71° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
73%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Cloudy
65°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
68°
3 PM
Sunny
69°
6 PM
Sunny
71°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Lick Run?
Big Lick Run is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Big Lick Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Big Lick Run in West Virginia is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 03187500, 5.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Big Lick Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Big Lick Run have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Big Lick Run include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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