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Vernon 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 22 (median 1,110 ft³/s over 43 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 02089500, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,110 ft³/s over 43 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
452 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,110 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEUSE RIVER AT KINSTON, NC (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Vernon Branch

H: 83° L: 70°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
70°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
97%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
71°
3 AM
Light drizzle
71°
6 AM
Light drizzle
70°
9 AM
Light rain
72°
12 PM
Moderate rain
77°
3 PM
Moderate rain
82°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
9 PM
Light rain shower
77°

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Frequently asked questions

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