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Long Branch Lake
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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 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03179000, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLUESTONE RIVER NEAR PIPESTEM, WV (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Branch Lake?
- Long Branch Lake is a lake in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Long Branch Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Long Branch Lake in West Virginia is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03179000, 1.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Long Branch Lake?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 73 ft³/s over 76 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Long Branch Lake rated?
- Long Branch Lake in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.
- What amenities does Long Branch Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Long Branch Lake include camping-nearby.
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