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Elk River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 141 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03194700, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 141 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 141 ft³/s over 64 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER BELOW WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV (11.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elk River?
- Elk River is a river in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Elk River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Elk River in West Virginia is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03194700, 11.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Elk River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Elk River rated?
- Elk River in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 58 reviews.
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