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Howard Branch

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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 108 ftΒ³/s over 74 years).
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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 02118500, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 108 ftΒ³/s over 74 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
88 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.54 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 108 ftΒ³/s over 74 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HUNTING CREEK NEAR HARMONY, NC (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Branch

H: 82Β° L: 71Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 78Β°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
79%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
75Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
73Β°
6 AM
Overcast
71Β°
9 AM
Overcast
76Β°
12 PM
Overcast
82Β°
3 PM
Overcast
78Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Overcast
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Branch?
Howard Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Howard Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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