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Norton Branch

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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 125 ft³/s over 59 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 02327500, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 125 ft³/s over 59 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
41 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.52 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 125 ft³/s over 59 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OCHLOCKONEE RIVER NEAR THOMASVILLE, GA (13.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Norton Branch

H: 92° L: 73°
Sunny
Sunny
91°
|
Feels like 100°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
59%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
9.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 AM
Moderate rain
74°
6 AM
Clear
74°
9 AM
Sunny
79°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Overcast
92°
6 PM
Moderate rain at times
85°
9 PM
Moderate rain
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norton Branch?
Norton Branch is a river in Georgia.
Can you swim at Norton 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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