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McSpadden Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0351706800, as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
77°F
25°C
Streamflow
111 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.85 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC (12.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at McSpadden Branch

H: 84° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
53%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McSpadden Branch?
McSpadden Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at McSpadden Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at McSpadden Branch in Tennessee is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 0351706800, 12.6 miles away.
Can you swim at McSpadden Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does McSpadden Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at McSpadden Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby