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Sam Carroll Branch

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03216350, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
66°F
19°C
Streamflow
49 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
86.31 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 37 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE SANDY RIVER BELOW GRAYSON DAM NEAR LEON, KY (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sam Carroll Branch

H: 88° L: 65°
Light rain
Light rain
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
67%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Mist
65°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
72°
12 PM
Overcast
85°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Light rain
76°
9 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sam Carroll Branch?
Sam Carroll Branch is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Sam Carroll Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sam Carroll Branch in Kentucky is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 03216350, 3.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Sam Carroll Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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