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Sanford 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 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 38 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 07052000, as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 38 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.33 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 38 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Wilson Creek at Springfield, MO (2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sanford Branch

H: 96Β° L: 70Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
93Β°
|
Feels like 89Β°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
33%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
4.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
76Β°
3 AM
Clear
73Β°
6 AM
Clear
70Β°
9 AM
Sunny
80Β°
12 PM
Overcast
92Β°
3 PM
Overcast
95Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
96Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanford Branch?
Sanford Branch is a river in Missouri.
Can you swim at Sanford Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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