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Sand Run Lake
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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03066000, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACKWATER RIVER AT DAVIS, WV (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Run Lake?
- Sand Run Lake is a lake in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Sand Run Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sand Run Lake in West Virginia is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 03066000, 6.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sand Run Lake?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 39 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sand Run Lake rated?
- Sand Run Lake in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
- What amenities does Sand Run Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sand Run Lake include camping-nearby.
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