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Photo: Bruce Creek Waterfall 2 (278564433) by Chris M Morris (CC BY 2.0) License

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03408500, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
76°F
25°C
Streamflow
278 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.18 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER AT NEW RIVER, TN (18.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bruce Creek

H: 87° L: 64°
Sunny
Sunny
74°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
60%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Overcast
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bruce Creek?
Bruce Creek is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Bruce Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bruce Creek in Tennessee is 76°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 03408500, 18.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Bruce Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Bruce Creek rated?
Bruce Creek in Tennessee has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 49 reviews.
What amenities does Bruce Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bruce Creek include camping-nearby.

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