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Townsend Branch
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 21 (median 520 ft³/s over 50 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 03584600, as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 520 ft³/s over 50 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 520 ft³/s over 50 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER AT PROSPECT, TN (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townsend Branch?
- Townsend Branch is a river in Tennessee.
- Can you swim at Townsend Branch?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
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