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Townsend Branch
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 899 ft³/s over 10 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02321958, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 899 ft³/s over 10 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 899 ft³/s over 10 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANTA FE RIVER AT RIVER RISE NR HIGH SPRINGS, FL (5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townsend Branch?
- Townsend Branch is a river in Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Townsend Branch?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Townsend Branch in Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 02321958, 5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Townsend Branch?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Townsend Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Townsend Branch include camping-nearby.
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