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Howard Branch

River

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Live 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 32 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live 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 02160381, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 32 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.02 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 32 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DURBIN CREEK ABOVE FOUNTAIN INN, SC (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Branch

H: 94° L: 71°
Overcast
Overcast
77°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
74%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
78°
3 AM
Clear
74°
6 AM
Overcast
72°
9 AM
Overcast
76°
12 PM
Overcast
86°
3 PM
Sunny
92°
6 PM
Sunny
94°
9 PM
Cloudy
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Branch?
Howard Branch is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Howard 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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