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Chestnut Hill Branch

River

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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 22 (median 149 ftΒ³/s over 22 years).

natural watercourse in Frederick County, Maryland, 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 01642190, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 149 ftΒ³/s over 22 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
229 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.15 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 149 ftΒ³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MONOCACY RIVER AT MONOCACY BLVD AT FREDERICK, MD (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chestnut Hill Branch

H: 79Β° L: 62Β°
Sunny
Sunny
63Β°
|
Feels like 62Β°
Precipitation
46%
Humidity
68%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
67Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
64Β°
6 AM
Clear
62Β°
9 AM
Overcast
68Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79Β°
6 PM
Light rain shower
67Β°
9 PM
Fog
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chestnut Hill Branch?
Chestnut Hill Branch is a river in Maryland.
Can you swim at Chestnut Hill Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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