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Scott Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 166 ft³/s over 89 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 02333500, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 166 ft³/s over 89 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
60°F
16°C
Streamflow
104 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.90 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 166 ft³/s over 89 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHESTATEE RIVER NEAR DAHLONEGA, GA (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Branch

H: 90° L: 71°
Clear
Clear
72°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
91%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Overcast
71°
6 AM
Overcast
72°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Sunny
90°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Branch?
Scott Branch is a river in Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Scott Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Scott Branch in Georgia is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 02333500, 5.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Scott Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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