Can you swim here today?
Arnold Branch
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08068275, 7.2 miles away, reports a streamflow of 5 ft³/s near Arnold 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 08068275, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
- 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
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 26 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 26 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Spring Ck nr Tomball, TX (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 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.