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Howards Branch

River

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Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 30 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 01589795, as of Aug 21, 10:55 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 30 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:55 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 30 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK JABEZ BRANCH AT MILLERSVILLE, MD (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:55 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howards Branch

H: 86° L: 63°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
70%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Overcast
64°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Overcast
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howards Branch?
Howards Branch is a river in Maryland.
Can you swim at Howards Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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