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Adams 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 20 ftΒ³/s over 26 years).
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natural watercourse in Letcher County, Kentucky, 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 03277300, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 20 ftΒ³/s over 26 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
34 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.59 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 20 ftΒ³/s over 26 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT WHITESBURG, KY (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Adams Branch

H: 87Β° L: 65Β°
Sunny
Sunny
80Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
38%
Humidity
53%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
65Β°
9 AM
Sunny
71Β°
12 PM
Sunny
81Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Sunny
84Β°
9 PM
Clear
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Adams Branch?
Adams Branch is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Adams 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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