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Big Ruddy Branch

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Live flow only — 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.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 02130840, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM UTC
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.31 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACK CREEK BELOW CHESTERFIELD, SC (5.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Big Ruddy Branch

H: 91° L: 69°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
75%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
3.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
90°
6 PM
Cloudy
89°
9 PM
Clear
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Ruddy Branch?
Big Ruddy Branch is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Big Ruddy Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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South Carolina

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