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Scotts 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 22 (median 266 ft³/s over 86 years).
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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 02109500, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 266 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
23 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.57 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 266 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WACCAMAW RIVER AT FREELAND, NC (19.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scotts Branch

H: 86° L: 73°
Cloudy
Cloudy
73°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
94%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
74°
3 AM
Cloudy
73°
6 AM
Overcast
74°
9 AM
Light rain
77°
12 PM
Light rain
81°
3 PM
Light rain
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
85°
9 PM
Overcast
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotts Branch?
Scotts Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Scotts Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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