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Ruddy Branch

River

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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 562 ft³/s over 96 years).
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stream in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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 02134500, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 562 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
227 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 562 ft³/s over 96 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LUMBER RIVER AT BOARDMAN, NC (15.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ruddy Branch

H: 91° L: 69°
Overcast
Overcast
78°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
83%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
3.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
70°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
91°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruddy Branch?
Ruddy Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Ruddy Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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