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Buckhorn Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

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.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 95 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

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 03550000, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 95 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
197 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.30 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 95 ft³/s over 116 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLEY RIVER AT TOMOTLA, NC (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buckhorn Branch

H: 84° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
74°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
47%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckhorn Branch?
Buckhorn Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Buckhorn Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Buckhorn Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Buckhorn Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby