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Jefferson Branch
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01646000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DIFFICULT RUN NEAR GREAT FALLS, VA (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jefferson Branch?
- Jefferson Branch is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Jefferson Branch?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Jefferson Branch in Virginia is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 01646000, 5.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Jefferson Branch?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Jefferson Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Jefferson Branch include camping-nearby.
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