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Purdys Run
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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 193 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
stream in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
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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 193 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03061000, as of Aug 22, 8:15 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 193 ft³/s over 52 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST FORK RIVER AT ENTERPRISE, WV (4.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purdys Run?
- Purdys Run is a river in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Purdys Run?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Purdys Run in West Virginia is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 03061000, 4.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Purdys Run?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 52 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.
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