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Jenkins 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 23 (median 874 ftΒ³/s over 125 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 03513000, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM UTC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 874 ftΒ³/s over 125 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM UTC
Streamflow
788 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.12 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 874 ftΒ³/s over 125 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BRYSON CITY, NC (0.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:15 AM UTC.

Weather at Jenkins Branch

H: 82Β° L: 65Β°
Clear
Clear
66Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
80%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
68Β°
6 AM
Clear
66Β°
9 AM
Sunny
71Β°
12 PM
Sunny
81Β°
3 PM
Sunny
82Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
70Β°
9 PM
Overcast
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Branch?
Jenkins Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Jenkins Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Jenkins Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Jenkins Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby