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Howard Branch

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03500000, as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC
Streamflow
136 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.53 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR PRENTISS, NC (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Howard Branch

H: 84° L: 65°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
66%
Humidity
59%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Overcast
69°
9 AM
Light drizzle
69°
12 PM
Light drizzle
76°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Branch?
Howard Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Howard Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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