Can you swim here today?
Irving Branch
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 08029500, 6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 22 ft³/s near Irving 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 08029500, as of Aug 21, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin and other areas. — NWS Lake Charles LA
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 41 ft³/s over 74 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 41 ft³/s over 74 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Big Cow Ck nr Newton, TX (6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 12:30 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.