Where is Phillips Branch?

Phillips Branch is a river in Tennessee.

What is the water temperature at Phillips Branch?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Branch in Tennessee is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03418420, 7.2 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Phillips Branch

River

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Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03418420, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

72°F

22°C

Gage height

450.96 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CUMBERLAND RIVER BELOW CORDELL HULL DAM, TN (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Phillips Branch

H: 91° L: 71°

Sunny

84°

Feels like 87°

Precipitation

57%

Humidity

58%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming

12 AM

75°

3 AM

73°

6 AM

71°

9 AM

76°

12 PM

84°

3 PM

91°

6 PM

88°

9 PM

78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Branch?: Phillips Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Branch?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Branch in Tennessee is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03418420, 7.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Phillips Branch?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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