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Woodwards Branch

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ftΒ³/s over 72 years).

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 02128000, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ftΒ³/s over 72 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
9 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ftΒ³/s over 72 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE RIVER NEAR STAR, NC (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Woodwards Branch

H: 84Β° L: 68Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
|
Feels like 89Β°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
68%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
69Β°
3 AM
Mist
69Β°
6 AM
Mist
68Β°
9 AM
Overcast
72Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
76Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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