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Marion Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 02079500, as of Aug 21, 10:40 AM UTC
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Gage height
3.50 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VA (13.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:40 AM UTC.

Weather at Marion Branch

H: 90° L: 69°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
83°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
59%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
77°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Patchy light drizzle
86°
6 PM
Light drizzle
87°
9 PM
Light drizzle
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marion Branch?
Marion Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Marion Branch?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Marion Branch in North Carolina is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 02079500, 13.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Marion Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.

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