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Lynnwood Run

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 01595800, as of Aug 23, 4:16 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:16 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
58°F
14°C
Streamflow
276 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.09 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 223 ft³/s over 42 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:16 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lynnwood Run

H: 77° L: 58°
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
64°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
85%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
68°
3 AM
Light drizzle
65°
6 AM
Moderate rain at times
63°
9 AM
Moderate rain at times
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
77°
6 PM
Sunny
69°
9 PM
Clear
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lynnwood Run?
Lynnwood Run is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Lynnwood Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lynnwood Run in West Virginia is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01595800, 0.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Lynnwood Run?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Lynnwood Run have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Lynnwood Run include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby