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Sutton Branch

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years).
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river in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 03544970, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
50 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA (4.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sutton Branch

H: 86° L: 68°
Clear
Clear
73°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
73%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Overcast
71°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 AM
Light drizzle
70°
12 PM
Light drizzle
79°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sutton Branch?
Sutton Branch is a river in Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Sutton Branch?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Sutton Branch in Georgia is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 03544970, 4.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Sutton Branch?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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