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Chimney Rock Branch
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
natural watercourse in Clay County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03504000, as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 85 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NANTAHALA RIVER NEAR RAINBOW SPRINGS, NC (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chimney Rock Branch?
- Chimney Rock Branch is a river in North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Chimney Rock Branch?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Chimney Rock Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Chimney Rock Branch include camping-nearby.
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