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Flat Rock Branch

Texas · River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08063562, 4.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 0 ft³/s near Flat Rock 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 08063562, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman and other areas. NWS Fort Worth TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 11 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
54.42 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 11 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Chambers Ck at FM 55 nr Avalon, TX (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 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.