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Linville River
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 464 ft³/s over 17 years).
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 02138520, as of Aug 21, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 464 ft³/s over 17 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 464 ft³/s over 17 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linville River?
- Linville River is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Linville River?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Linville River in North Carolina is 58°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 02138520, 0.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Linville River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Linville River rated?
- Linville River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.
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