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Horsepen Creek

River · Greensboro, North Carolina

3.9(8 reviews)

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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.
  • 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 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 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
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.72 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Horsepen Creek

H: 84° L: 68°
Overcast
Overcast
69°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
93%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
69°
6 AM
Mist
68°
9 AM
Cloudy
71°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
9 PM
Light rain shower
73°

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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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