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South River Picnic Area
Picnic ground · Elkton, Virginia
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse 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.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse 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 01665500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 79 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 79 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RAPIDAN RIVER NEAR RUCKERSVILLE, VA (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South River Picnic Area?
- South River Picnic Area is a picnic ground in Elkton, Virginia.
- Can you swim at South River Picnic Area?
- 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 South River Picnic Area rated?
- South River Picnic Area in Elkton, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 38 reviews.
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