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South Fork Greens Run

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 521 ft³/s over 16 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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stream in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03070260, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 521 ft³/s over 16 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
2,050 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.49 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 521 ft³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEAT RIVER AT ALBRIGHT, WV (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Greens Run

H: 83° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
42%
Humidity
74%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
3.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Light drizzle
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Greens Run?
South Fork Greens Run is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Greens Run?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Greens Run in West Virginia is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03070260, 1.3 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Greens Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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