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Photo: Sketch of the vicinity of the Shenandoah Iron Works on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River at Shenandoah, Virginia. LOC 2005625154 by Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) License

South Fork Shenandoah 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 461 ft³/s over 65 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 01629500, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 461 ft³/s over 65 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
315 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.99 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 461 ft³/s over 65 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR LURAY, VA (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Shenandoah River

H: 84° L: 63°
Overcast
Overcast
63°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
87%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Light drizzle
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Shenandoah River?
South Fork Shenandoah River is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at South Fork Shenandoah 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 South Fork Shenandoah River rated?
South Fork Shenandoah River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 138 reviews.
What amenities does South Fork Shenandoah River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Fork Shenandoah River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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