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Walton Branch
Arkansas · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Walton Branch is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 07076517, 6 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 07076517, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,250 ft³/s over 29 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,250 ft³/s over 29 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Arkansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Red River near Dewey, AR (6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 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.