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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 10, 2026 • 11:59 PM
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    Bluestone Lake Water Level & Water Temperature

    Summers County, West Virginia

    The linked gauge for Bluestone Lake reported 1410.24 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.31 ft).

    Stage / Gage1410.24 ft
    30-Day Trend-0.31 ft
    Benchmark1,410 ft MSL
    Surface Temp65.5°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    BLUESTONE LAKE NEAR HINTON, WV
    Sensor ID03179800
    DistanceOn-lake gauge
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
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    Wind Advisory

    ActiveNWS RNK · In effect through Oct 11, 1:00 AM EDT

    Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:27PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

    Official Advisory
    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    1410.24FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 1410.24 ft

    Observed Oct 11, 1:00 AMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-0.31 FT

    -0.31 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Maximum Recorded DepthWater Level
    90FT

    Deepest basin sounding across ~2,040 acres

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    65.5°F

    Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 30 Days
    Surface elevation
    1,410.3 ft
    ↓ -0.3 ft (7 days)
    1,4111,410.51,4101,409.51,409Sep 11Sep 18Sep 26Oct 3Oct 111,410.3 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    66.7°F
    Estimated

    Nearby river temperature: 65.5°F at NEW RIVER AT HINTON, WV (2.3 mi away) · Oct 11, 3:00 AM UTC

    7471686562Sep 30Oct 3Sep 29Oct 2Oct 566.7°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range1410.31 – 1410.97 ft
    1410.97 ft1410.64 ft1410.31 ftSep 11Sep 25Oct 9

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Fri, Oct 9, 20261410.31-0.04 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 20261410.35-0.13 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 20261410.48+0.06 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 20261410.42-0.40 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 20261410.82+0.05 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 20261410.77+0.06 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 20261410.710.00 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 20261410.71+0.04 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 20261410.67+0.05 ftProvisional
    Wed, Sep 30, 20261410.62-0.05 ftProvisional
    Tue, Sep 29, 20261410.67+0.18 ftProvisional
    Mon, Sep 28, 20261410.49+0.11 ftProvisional
    Sun, Sep 27, 20261410.38-0.32 ftProvisional
    Sat, Sep 26, 20261410.70—Provisional

    Bluestone Lake Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 65.5°F(Refreshing (60–70°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Bluestone Lake Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (65.5°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Bluestone Lake
    Forecast & Solar Times →
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    Sensor Pending
    Telemetry Coverage:

    Direct in-situ sensor data is required to compute numeric suitability.

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsWind Advisory34% score
    Air temperature58°F40% score
    Water temperatureActive
    Wind12 mph E82% score
    Precipitation chance79%19% score

    Bluestone Lake Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationBLUESTONE LAKE NEAR HINTON, WV
    Station IdentifierStation #03179800
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates37.6407° N, 80.8862° W
    Parameters TrackedElevation (Datum)

    Frequently Asked Questions About Bluestone Lake Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Bluestone Lake?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Bluestone Lake is 1410.24 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Bluestone Lake?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Bluestone Lake is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Bluestone Lake?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Bluestone Lake.
    What is the water temperature of Bluestone Lake?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Bluestone Lake is 65.5°F.
    How is Bluestone Lake's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Bluestone Lake come from BLUESTONE LAKE NEAR HINTON, WV (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Bluestone Lake Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →