Can you swim here today?
Carroll Creek
North Carolina · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 02071000, 9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 298 ft³/s near Carroll Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA. — NWS Blacksburg VA
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02071000, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 613 ft³/s over 86 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 613 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DAN RIVER NEAR WENTWORTH, NC (9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.
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.
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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.