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Scott Branch

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Flood Watch is in effect for Alamance; Orange; Durham; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02100500, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • A Flood Watch is in effect for Alamance; Orange; Durham; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett and other areas. NWS Raleigh NC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 69 ft³/s over 103 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
82 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.93 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 69 ft³/s over 103 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DEEP RIVER AT RAMSEUR, NC (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Branch

H: 86° L: 68°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
70°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
90%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Moderate rain
70°
3 AM
Moderate rain
69°
6 AM
Moderate rain at times
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
85°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
9 PM
Clear
79°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Branch?
Scott Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Scott Branch?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Scott Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Scott Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby