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Canton Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 48°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 48°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 309 ft³/s over 75 years).
natural watercourse in Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 48°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 48°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 02072500, as of Aug 22, 11:40 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 309 ft³/s over 75 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:40 AM 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 309 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 BASSETT, VA (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:40 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canton Creek?
- Canton Creek is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Canton Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Canton Creek in Virginia is 48°F (9°C), measured by USGS gauge 02072500, 7.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Canton Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 48°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
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