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Howard Prairie 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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32 ft³/s over 62 years).
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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 02300100, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.97 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 32 ft³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE MANATEE RIVER NEAR FT. LONESOME FL (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Prairie Branch

H: 95° L: 75°
Overcast
Overcast
82°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
80%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
78°
3 AM
Overcast
77°
6 AM
Overcast
75°
9 AM
Sunny
80°
12 PM
Cloudy
88°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Overcast
88°
9 PM
Overcast
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Prairie Branch?
Howard Prairie Branch is a river in Florida.
Can you swim at Howard Prairie 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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