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Kaufman 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.
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stream in Kanawha County, West Virginia, 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 03197790, as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.97 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE SANDY CREEK NEAR ELKVIEW,WV (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kaufman Branch

H: 81° L: 63°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
78°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
40%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
2.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kaufman Branch?
Kaufman Branch is a river in West Virginia.
Can you swim at Kaufman 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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