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Hardy Creek

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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 22 (median 10 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).
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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 03400785, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 10 ftΒ³/s over 16 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
19 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.82 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 10 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARTINS FORK ABOVE SMITH, KY (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hardy Creek

H: 88Β° L: 66Β°
Sunny
Sunny
82Β°
|
Feels like 83Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
48%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
66Β°
9 AM
Sunny
75Β°
12 PM
Sunny
87Β°
3 PM
Sunny
88Β°
6 PM
Sunny
82Β°
9 PM
Cloudy
73Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hardy Creek?
Hardy Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Hardy Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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