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Dry Run
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 40 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.38 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Kokosing River at Mount Vernon OH (1.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03136500, as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 47 ft³/s over 73 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
natural watercourse in Knox County, Ohio, United States of America; geonames ID = 5152330
Interactive map not available
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Mottled Sculpin and Common Shiner.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Dry Run since 2000.
- Mottled Sculpin Cottus bairdii1 record · 2007
- Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus1 record · 2007
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dry Run?
- Dry Run is a river in Ohio.
- Can you swim at Dry Run?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Ohio
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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