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Whitewater Branch
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 234 ft³/s over 80 years).
river in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03512000, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 234 ft³/s over 80 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 234 ft³/s over 80 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitewater Branch?
- Whitewater Branch is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Whitewater Branch?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Whitewater Branch in North Carolina is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 03512000, 10.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Whitewater Branch?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Whitewater Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Whitewater Branch include camping-nearby.
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