Can you swim here today?
Fowler Branch
Georgia · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Fowler Branch is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 02203873, 0.4 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02203873, as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC
Water temp
76°F
24°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.61 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COBBS CREEK AT RAINBOW DR, NEAR DECATUR, GA (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC.
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.