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Norton Branch
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 03544970, as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 18 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norton Branch?
- Norton Branch is a river in Georgia.
- What is the water temperature at Norton Branch?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Norton Branch in Georgia is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 03544970, 5.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Norton Branch?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
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