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Dickson Branch

River

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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 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 49 years).
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natural watercourse in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

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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 02082585, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 49 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
61 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.04 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 212 ft³/s over 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TAR RIVER AT NC 97 AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dickson Branch

H: 84° L: 69°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
77°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
89%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Light drizzle
71°
3 AM
Light drizzle
70°
6 AM
Fog
71°
9 AM
Overcast
74°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
3 PM
Overcast
83°
6 PM
Cloudy
83°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dickson Branch?
Dickson Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Dickson 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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