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Childress 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 21 (median 31 ftΒ³/s over 36 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 03436690, as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 31 ftΒ³/s over 36 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
41 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.42 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 31 ftΒ³/s over 36 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YELLOW CREEK AT ELLIS MILLS, TN (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Branch

H: 92Β° L: 71Β°
Sunny
Sunny
92Β°
|
Feels like 98Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
50%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
6.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
77Β°
3 AM
Clear
74Β°
6 AM
Clear
71Β°
9 AM
Sunny
77Β°
12 PM
Sunny
86Β°
3 PM
Sunny
92Β°
6 PM
Sunny
89Β°
9 PM
Clear
79Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Childress Branch?
Childress Branch is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Childress 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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Tennessee

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