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Granny Townsend Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 6 ft³/s over 66 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03282500, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 6 ft³/s over 66 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
18 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.93 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 6 ft³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER NEAR HAZEL GREEN, KY (12.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Granny Townsend Branch

H: 84° L: 65°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
60%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
7.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Mist
69°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Granny Townsend Branch?
Granny Townsend Branch is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Granny Townsend Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Granny Townsend Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Granny Townsend Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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