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Paddy Run

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 56°F (13°C)
  • Streamflow 173 ft³/s
  • Gage height 1.95 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge N F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR STRASBURG, VA (7.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

  • A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Extreme Western Allegany; Central and Eastern Allegany; Shenandoah; Page; Hampshire; Hardy; Eastern Grant and other areas. — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01634000, as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 166 ft³/s over 101 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time

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

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 56°F at Paddy Run now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Trout stocking

5 stockings at Paddy Run in the last 12 months

Last stocked

May 19, 2026

Brown Trout

National Forest Water

  • Apr 16, 2026Brown Trout
  • Mar 20, 2026Rainbow Trout
  • Mar 4, 2026Rainbow Trout
  • Jan 7, 2026Rainbow Trout
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paddy Run?
Paddy Run is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Paddy Run?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Paddy Run in Virginia is 56°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 01634000, 7.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Paddy Run?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.

Location & Contact

Virginia

🌊 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • ›Wear life jackets when on the water
  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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