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Photo: Mission Dam on the Hiwassee River in Clay County, N.C by Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) License

Hiwassee River

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 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionGreat conditions today

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 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
245 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.45 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 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 (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hiwassee River

H: 87° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
86°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
47%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Mist
68°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hiwassee River?
Hiwassee River is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Hiwassee River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Hiwassee River rated?
Hiwassee River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

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