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Jenkins Swamp

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Live flow only β€” 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 51 ftΒ³/s over 63 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 02093000, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM UTC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 51 ftΒ³/s over 63 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM UTC
Streamflow
77 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.72 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 51 ftΒ³/s over 63 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER NEAR GUM BRANCH, NC (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM UTC.

Weather at Jenkins Swamp

H: 89Β° L: 72Β°
Mist
Mist
72Β°
|
Feels like 77Β°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
95%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
77Β°
3 AM
Clear
75Β°
6 AM
Clear
72Β°
9 AM
Sunny
76Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
84Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Sunny
88Β°
9 PM
Clear
76Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Swamp?
Jenkins Swamp is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Jenkins Swamp?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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