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Jenkins Creek

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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 60 ft³/s over 86 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 03479000, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 60 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
79 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.67 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 60 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WATAUGA RIVER NEAR SUGAR GROVE, NC (8.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jenkins Creek

H: 74° L: 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
91%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 AM
Heavy rain at times
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
6 PM
Sunny
67°
9 PM
Overcast
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Creek?
Jenkins Creek is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Jenkins Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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