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Dry Run
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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
natural watercourse in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America
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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03194700, as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER BELOW WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV (7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dry Run?
- Dry Run is a river in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Dry Run?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dry Run in West Virginia is 71°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03194700, 7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Dry Run?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Dry Run have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Dry Run include camping-nearby.
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