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North Fork Blair Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 18 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 03544970, as of Aug 23, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
48 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.64 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 53 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA (11.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at North Fork Blair Creek

H: 85° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
38%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Mist
62°
9 AM
Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Fork Blair Creek?
North Fork Blair Creek is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at North Fork Blair Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at North Fork Blair Creek in North Carolina is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 03544970, 11.5 miles away.
Can you swim at North Fork Blair Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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