Can you swim here today?
Hammondville Branch
Alabama · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 02400680, 11.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 53 ft³/s near Hammondville Branch but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02400680, as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 20 ft³/s over 23 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC
- 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 20 ft³/s over 23 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG WILLS CREEK AT STATE HWY 35 NR FORT PAYNE, AL (11.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC.
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.