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Davis Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 370 ft³/s over 49 years).
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natural watercourse in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03214500, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 370 ft³/s over 49 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
471 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.11 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 370 ft³/s over 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUG FORK AT KERMIT, WV (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Davis Branch

H: 80° L: 62°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
77°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
44%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
69°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
79°
6 PM
Overcast
77°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Davis Branch?
Davis Branch is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Davis Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Davis Branch in West Virginia is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03214500, 7.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Davis Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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