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Duck Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°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 11 ft³/s over 36 years).
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natural watercourse in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 0344894205, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 36 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Streamflow
14 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.96 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ft³/s over 36 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NC (10.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck Branch

H: 87° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
67°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
68%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Branch?
Duck Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Duck Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Branch in North Carolina is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 0344894205, 10.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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