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Photo: Northwest River-Indian Creek watershed, Chesapeake City, Virginia - December 1979 LOC 81690292 by United States. Soil Conservation Service (Public domain) License

Indian river

River · Chesapeake, Virginia

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 69°F (20°C)
  • Streamflow 0 ft³/s
  • Gage height 1.03 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STORM DRAIN AT USAA DRIVE AT NORFOLK, VA (3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:50 AM gauge-local time.

  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Charles City; Surry; James City; Chesapeake; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk and other areas. — NWS Wakefield VA
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 0 ft³/s over 11 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 5:50 AM gauge-local time
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 0204288771, as of Oct 20, 5:50 AM gauge-local time

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

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Weather at Indian river

58°F, Clear · H 67° / L 58° · 3% chance of rain
H: 67° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
58°
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Feels like 51°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
68%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
58°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
58°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
66°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Sunny
64°
9 PM
Clear
61°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Indian river?
Indian river is a river in Chesapeake, Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Indian river?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Indian river in Chesapeake, Virginia is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 0204288771, 3 miles away.
Can you swim at Indian river?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Indian river rated?
Indian river in Chesapeake, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 72 reviews.

Location & Contact

Chesapeake, VA 23325

Chesapeake, Virginia 23325

🌊 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • ›Wear life jackets when on the water
  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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