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Newton Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool 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 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 ft³/s over 80 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
67°F
20°C
Streamflow
361 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 255 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 (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Newton Branch

H: 86° L: 69°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
61%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
5.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newton Branch?
Newton Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Newton Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Newton Branch in North Carolina is 67°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03512000, 6.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Newton Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Newton Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Newton Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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