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Cooper Branch

River

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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 22 (median 427 ftΒ³/s over 21 years).
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natural watercourse in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States

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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 02087570, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 427 ftΒ³/s over 21 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
298 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.80 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 427 ftΒ³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEUSE RIVER AT SMITHFIELD, NC (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cooper Branch

H: 86Β° L: 69Β°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
74Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
90%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light drizzle
71Β°
3 AM
Light drizzle
70Β°
6 AM
Mist
72Β°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
74Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
82Β°
6 PM
Sunny
86Β°
9 PM
Clear
77Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooper Branch?
Cooper Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Cooper Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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