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Charles Fork Lake
Tourist attraction · Spencer, West 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Vinton, OH 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 03154000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Vinton, OH and other areas. — NWS Charleston WV
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 15 ft³/s over 52 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 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 15 ft³/s over 52 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST FORK LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT ROCKSDALE, WV (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Fork Lake?
- Charles Fork Lake is a tourist attraction in Spencer, West Virginia.
- Can you swim at Charles Fork Lake?
- 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 Charles Fork Lake rated?
- Charles Fork Lake in Spencer, West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 17 reviews.
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