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Long Branch Lake

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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: 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.
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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: 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
Water temp
76°F
24°C
Streamflow
221 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.25 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Long Branch Lake

H: 77° L: 62°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
72°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
26%
Humidity
76%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66°

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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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Location & Contact

West Virginia 25979

West Virginia 25979

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Amenities

Camping nearby