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Photo: Fall at Virginia State Parks - Staunton River State Park cabin 6 (15197103337) by vastateparksstaff (CC BY 2.0) License

Staunton River

River

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 22 (median 1,080 ft³/s over 63 years).
Use cautionRainy today

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 02062500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,080 ft³/s over 63 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
494 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.84 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,080 ft³/s over 63 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROANOKE (STAUNTON) RIVER AT BROOKNEAL, VA (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Staunton River

H: 84° L: 70°
Light rain
Light rain
70°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
96%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
72°
3 AM
Light drizzle
71°
6 AM
Light rain
70°
9 AM
Light rain
71°
12 PM
Patchy light rain
78°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Staunton River?
Staunton River is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Staunton River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Staunton River rated?
Staunton River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 62 reviews.

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