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Little Ruddy Branch

River

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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 23 (median 19 ftΒ³/s over 18 years).
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stream in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

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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 02130840, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 19 ftΒ³/s over 18 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
23 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.21 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 19 ftΒ³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACK CREEK BELOW CHESTERFIELD, SC (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Ruddy Branch

H: 91Β° L: 69Β°
Sunny
Sunny
86Β°
|
Feels like 92Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
66%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
72Β°
3 AM
Clear
71Β°
6 AM
Clear
69Β°
9 AM
Sunny
75Β°
12 PM
Sunny
88Β°
3 PM
Sunny
90Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
89Β°
9 PM
Clear
82Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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