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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 118 ft³/s over 98 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01625000, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 118 ft³/s over 98 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
70 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.14 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 118 ft³/s over 98 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MIDDLE RIVER NEAR GROTTOES, VA (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Middle River

H: 84° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
63°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
80%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Cloudy
73°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle River?
Middle River is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Middle River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Middle River rated?
Middle River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.
What amenities does Middle River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Middle River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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