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Howard Branch

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03419051, as of Aug 21, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Gage height
1.77 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Big Spring near Clifty, TN (15.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Branch

H: 88° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
67%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
74°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Branch?
Howard Branch is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Howard Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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Tennessee

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