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Duncan Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 987 ft³/s over 25 years).
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natural watercourse in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03447687, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 987 ft³/s over 25 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
1,200 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.02 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 987 ft³/s over 25 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NC (5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duncan Creek

H: 83° L: 66°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
70°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
87%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Overcast
69°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
66°
9 AM
Moderate rain
69°
12 PM
Moderate rain
77°
3 PM
Overcast
82°
6 PM
Light drizzle
75°
9 PM
Light rain
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duncan Creek?
Duncan Creek is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Duncan Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Duncan Creek in North Carolina is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03447687, 5 miles away.
Can you swim at Duncan Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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