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Photo: Hughes River Near Corbin Cabin (26383670133) by Shenandoah National Park from Virginia (Public domain) License

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 65 years).

river in Virginia

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 01662800, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 65 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
8 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.37 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 65 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BATTLE RUN NEAR LAUREL MILLS, VA (11.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hughes River

H: 82Β° L: 63Β°
Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
73Β°
|
Feels like 74Β°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
65%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
67Β°
3 AM
Light rain
67Β°
6 AM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
65Β°
9 AM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
73Β°
12 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
82Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82Β°
6 PM
Sunny
77Β°
9 PM
Clear
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hughes River?
Hughes River is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Hughes River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Hughes River rated?
Hughes River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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