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Adams Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 103 ft³/s over 46 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 03403910, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 103 ft³/s over 46 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
490 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.49 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 103 ft³/s over 46 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLEAR FORK AT SAXTON, KY (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Adams Branch

H: 91° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
88°
|
Feels like 89°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
43%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Cloudy
84°
3 PM
Sunny
90°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Adams Branch?
Adams Branch is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Adams Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Adams Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Adams Branch include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Kentucky

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Amenities

Camping nearby