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Childress Branch

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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 21 (median 30 ftΒ³/s over 20 years).

river in Knox County, Tennessee, 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 03535200, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ftΒ³/s over 20 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
26 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ftΒ³/s over 20 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAVER C NR POWELL TENN (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Branch

H: 86Β° L: 71Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
79Β°
|
Feels like 83Β°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
80%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
73Β°
3 AM
Moderate rain
73Β°
6 AM
Overcast
72Β°
9 AM
Sunny
76Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
81Β°
3 PM
Overcast
80Β°
6 PM
Patchy light drizzle
78Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Childress Branch?
Childress Branch is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Childress Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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