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Palmer Branch
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03460000, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 51 ft³/s over 82 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NC (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palmer Branch?
- Palmer Branch is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Palmer Branch?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Branch in North Carolina is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03460000, 3.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Palmer Branch?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Palmer Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Palmer Branch include camping-nearby.
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