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Burton Branch

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 231 ft³/s over 106 years).
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river in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03604000, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 231 ft³/s over 106 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
83°F
28°C
Streamflow
205 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.24 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 231 ft³/s over 106 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUFFALO RIVER NEAR FLAT WOODS, TN (15.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Branch

H: 91° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
89%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Overcast
89°
3 PM
Overcast
91°
6 PM
Overcast
80°
9 PM
Overcast
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Branch?
Burton Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Burton Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Burton Branch in Tennessee is 83°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 03604000, 15.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Burton Branch?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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