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Cobbs Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 379 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Henry County, Virginia, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 02073000, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 379 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
477 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.43 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 379 ft³/s over 75 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SMITH RIVER AT MARTINSVILLE, VA (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cobbs Creek

H: 88° L: 69°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
83°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
64%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Light drizzle
71°
6 AM
Mist
69°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cobbs Creek?
Cobbs Creek is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Cobbs Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cobbs Creek in Virginia is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 02073000, 5.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Cobbs Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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