Can you swim here today?
Garner Branch
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Garner Branch is 88°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 08108700, 10.5 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. — NWS Houston/Galveston TX
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 08108700, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 964 ft³/s over 33 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 964 ft³/s over 33 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Brazos Rv at SH 21 nr Bryan, TX (10.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 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.