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Jenkins Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 407 ft³/s over 22 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 03510577, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 407 ft³/s over 22 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
255 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 407 ft³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BARKER'S CREEK, NC (7.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jenkins Creek

H: 86° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
61°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
85%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
67°
9 PM
Overcast
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jenkins Creek?
Jenkins Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Jenkins Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Jenkins Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Jenkins Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

North Carolina

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Amenities

Camping nearby