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Gardners Branch

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Anson, NC; Cumberland, NC; Harnett, NC; Hoke, NC; Johnston, NC; Lee, NC; Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02102500, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Anson, NC; Cumberland, NC; Harnett, NC; Hoke, NC; Johnston, NC; Lee, NC; Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC and other areas. NWS Raleigh NC
  • A Flood Watch is in effect for Alamance; Orange; Durham; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett and other areas. NWS Raleigh NC
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 744 ft³/s over 44 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
691 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.26 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 744 ft³/s over 44 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CAPE FEAR RIVER AT LILLINGTON, NC (6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Gardners Branch

H: 89° L: 73°
Cloudy
Cloudy
85°
|
Feels like 94°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
72%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Clear
74°
6 AM
Clear
73°
9 AM
Sunny
79°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Overcast
86°
6 PM
Cloudy
85°
9 PM
Heavy rain
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gardners Branch?
Gardners Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Gardners Branch?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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