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Bumgarner 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 23 (median 86 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).
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river in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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 02111500, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 86 ftΒ³/s over 86 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
77 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.10 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 86 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge REDDIES RIVER AT NORTH WILKESBORO, NC (9.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bumgarner Branch

H: 82Β° L: 65Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 73Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
57%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
3.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
65Β°
9 AM
Sunny
71Β°
12 PM
Sunny
82Β°
3 PM
Sunny
82Β°
6 PM
Sunny
72Β°
9 PM
Cloudy
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bumgarner Branch?
Bumgarner Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Bumgarner Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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