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Flat Branch

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 18 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01656903, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.17 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 18 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FLATLICK BRANCH ABOVE FROG BRANCH AT CHANTILLY, VA (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Flat Branch

H: 88° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
67%
Humidity
38%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Moderate rain
69°
3 AM
Moderate rain
67°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Flat Branch?
Flat Branch is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Flat Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Flat Branch in Virginia is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 01656903, 6.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Flat Branch?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Flat Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Flat Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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