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John Newton Branch

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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.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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 03550000, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 116 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
261 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.50 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 116 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLEY RIVER AT TOMOTLA, NC (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at John Newton Branch

H: 87° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
83°
|
Feels like 89°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
73%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Mist
68°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Newton Branch?
John Newton Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at John Newton 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.

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