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Green Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 33 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03249500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 33 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
63°F
17°C
Streamflow
800 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.71 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 33 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LICKING RIVER AT FARMERS, KY (1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Green Branch

H: 81° L: 61°
Clear
Clear
66°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
76%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Overcast
79°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green Branch?
Green Branch is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Green Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Green Branch in Kentucky is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 03249500, 1 mile away.
Can you swim at Green Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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