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Norton Branch

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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 169 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).
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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 03500000, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 169 ftΒ³/s over 82 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
143 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.56 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 169 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR PRENTISS, NC (9.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Norton Branch

H: 85Β° L: 63Β°
Sunny
Sunny
80Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
59%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
9.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
68Β°
3 AM
Fog
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
64Β°
9 AM
Sunny
69Β°
12 PM
Sunny
83Β°
3 PM
Sunny
85Β°
6 PM
Sunny
82Β°
9 PM
Overcast
73Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norton Branch?
Norton Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Norton 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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