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Photo: Big Sandy River (Green River) watershed by Shawn Steinfeger (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Big Sandy River

River

5.0(4 reviews)
Good conditions today

Current water conditions

Streamflow
117 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.43 ft
water level

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLARKS RIVER AT ALMO, KY (22.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:15 AM gauge-local time. Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly — always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.

Weather at Big Sandy River

H: 91° L: 72°
Clear
Clear
75°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
88%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Clear
74°
6 AM
Clear
72°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
90°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
84°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Sandy River?
Big Sandy River is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Big Sandy River?
There is no fixed answer for Big Sandy River: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Big Sandy River in Tennessee. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Big Sandy River rated?
Big Sandy River in Tennessee has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Tennessee 38256

Tennessee 38256

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