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Satellite view of Dry River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Flood Watch is in effect for Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper and other areas.

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01621050, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • A Flood Watch is in effect for Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper and other areas. NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 3 ft³/s over 33 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.51 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 3 ft³/s over 33 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MUDDY CREEK AT MOUNT CLINTON, VA (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dry River

H: 83° L: 64°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
66°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
91%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Mist
65°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
6 PM
Light drizzle
74°
9 PM
Heavy rain
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dry River?
Dry River is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Dry River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Dry River rated?
Dry River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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