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Back River
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01585230, as of Aug 23, 12:17 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MOORES RUN AT RADECKE AVE AT BALTIMORE, MD (5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:17 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back River?
- Back River is a river in Maryland.
- What is the water temperature at Back River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Back River in Maryland is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 01585230, 5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Back River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Back River rated?
- Back River in Maryland has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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