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Magness Creek

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 111 ftΒ³/s over 18 years).

stream in Cleveland County, North Carolina, 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 02152474, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 111 ftΒ³/s over 18 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
71 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.74 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 111 ftΒ³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FIRST BROAD RIVER AT LAWNDALE, NC (2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Magness Creek

H: 87Β° L: 65Β°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
72Β°
|
Feels like 78Β°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
93%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Moderate rain
73Β°
3 AM
Moderate rain
71Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
80Β°
3 PM
Sunny
86Β°
6 PM
Overcast
84Β°
9 PM
Clear
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Magness Creek?
Magness Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Magness Creek?
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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