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Duck Branch

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 66 years).
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natural watercourse in Murray County, Georgia, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 02385800, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 66 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
55°F
13°C
Streamflow
17 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.16 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HOLLY CREEK NEAR CHATSWORTH, GA (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck Branch

H: 84° L: 70°
Clear
Clear
74°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
69%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Clear
73°
6 AM
Clear
70°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Overcast
83°
9 PM
Cloudy
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Branch?
Duck Branch is a river in Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Duck Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Branch in Georgia is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 02385800, 1.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Branch?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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