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Linscott Branch

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 87 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 01038000, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 87 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
16 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.69 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 29 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine (13.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Linscott Branch

H: 83° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
69°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
51%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Sunny
59°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Overcast
77°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Linscott Branch?
Linscott Branch is a river in Maine.
What is the water temperature at Linscott Branch?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Linscott Branch in Maine is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 01038000, 13.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Linscott Branch?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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