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Canton Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold 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).
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natural watercourse in Franklin 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 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.
Water temp
48°F
9°C
Streamflow
284 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.09 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Canton Creek

H: 86° L: 68°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
85%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
69°
6 AM
Overcast
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Light drizzle
81°
9 PM
Moderate rain
73°

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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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