Can you swim here today?
Rogers Branch
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08019000, 12.3 miles away, reports a streamflow of 68 ft³/s near Rogers 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 08019000, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas. — NWS Shreveport LA
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 44 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 44 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Lake Fk Ck nr Quitman, TX (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM 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.