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Carroll Branch

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, TN; Fentress, TN; Jackson, TN; Overton, TN; Pickett, TN; Putnam, TN.

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, TN; Fentress, TN; Jackson, TN; Overton, TN; Pickett, TN; Putnam, TN.
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, TN; Fentress, TN; Jackson, TN; Overton, TN; Pickett, TN; Putnam, TN.

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, TN; Fentress, TN; Jackson, TN; Overton, TN; Pickett, TN; Putnam, TN. NWS Nashville TN
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03538830, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 15 ft³/s over 15 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
78°F
26°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.45 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 15 ft³/s over 15 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OBED RIVER AT ADAMS BRIDGE NEAR CROSSVILLE, TN (13.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Carroll Branch

H: 86° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
62%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Heavy rain
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carroll Branch?
Carroll Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Carroll Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Carroll Branch in Tennessee is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03538830, 13.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Carroll Branch?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, TN; Fentress, TN; Jackson, TN; Overton, TN; Pickett, TN; Putnam, TN. Checked August 22, 2026.

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