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Capon 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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 15 ft³/s over 101 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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01632000, as of Aug 23, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 15 ft³/s over 101 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
112 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.13 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 15 ft³/s over 101 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge N F SHENANDOAH RIVER AT COOTES STORE, VA (8.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Capon Run

H: 73° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
62°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
64%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Moderate rain
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
72°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capon Run?
Capon Run is a river in West Virginia.
Can you swim at Capon Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Capon Run have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Capon Run include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby