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Paint Rock Creek

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03408500, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
81°F
27°C
Streamflow
143 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.72 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER AT NEW RIVER, TN (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Paint Rock Creek

H: 82° L: 69°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
82°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
70%
Humidity
62%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
3.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Cloudy
69°
9 AM
Cloudy
75°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Light drizzle
82°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paint Rock Creek?
Paint Rock Creek is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Paint Rock Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Paint Rock Creek in Tennessee is 81°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 03408500, 5.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Paint Rock Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 63 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Paint Rock Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Paint Rock Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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