Skip to content
The Water Around Us
Sign In

Can you swim here today?

Needham Marsh Branch

Texas · River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08110520, 11.1 miles away, reports a gage height of 334.54 ft near Needham Marsh Branch but no water-temperature reading.

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08110520, as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Bosque; Hill; Freestone; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Robertson. — NWS Fort Worth TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
334.54 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Brushy Ck at SH 7 nr Marquez, TX (11.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Live map near here →

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
See full details, photos & weather →

Read next

SafetyHow to Read Water: Currents, Tides, and HazardsActivitiesRiver Rafting for Beginners: Classes, Gear, and What to ExpectGuidesHow to Find Safe Swimming Holes: A Complete Guide

Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.