Can you swim here today?
Glen Gap Branch
North Carolina · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Glen Gap Branch is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 0351706800, 4.9 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 88 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 88 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 0351706800, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 88 ft³/s over 26 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:00 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.