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Horsepen Creek
River · Greensboro, North Carolina
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Use cautionLive 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.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 22 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 02093877, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 22 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 22 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BRUSH CREEK AT MUIRFIELD RD AT GREENSBORO, NC (1.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horsepen Creek?
- Horsepen Creek is a river in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Horsepen Creek?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Horsepen Creek rated?
- Horsepen Creek in Greensboro, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
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