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James River Overlook
Tourist attraction · Lynchburg, Virginia
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 13 ft³/s over 14 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 02025652, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HARRIS CREEK BELOW ROUTE 130 NEAR MONROE, VA (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James River Overlook?
- James River Overlook is a tourist attraction in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Can you swim at James River Overlook?
- 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 James River Overlook rated?
- James River Overlook in Lynchburg, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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9 Washington St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
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