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Scott Branch

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 173 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03410500, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 173 ftΒ³/s over 67 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
190 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.26 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 173 ftΒ³/s over 67 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR STEARNS, KY (12.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Branch

H: 82Β° L: 71Β°
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
73Β°
|
Feels like 78Β°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
75%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
72Β°
3 AM
Light rain
72Β°
6 AM
Light drizzle
71Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
12 PM
Overcast
81Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82Β°
6 PM
Moderate rain at times
81Β°
9 PM
Moderate rain at times
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Branch?
Scott Branch is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Scott Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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