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Brady Branch

River

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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 341 ft³/s over 21 years).
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river in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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 03505550, as of Aug 22, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 341 ft³/s over 21 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
89 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.34 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 341 ft³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NANTAHALA RIVER NEAR HEWITT, NC (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Brady Branch

H: 86° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
76%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
74°
9 PM
Light rain shower
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brady Branch?
Brady Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Brady Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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