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Scott 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,370 ft³/s over 87 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 03176500, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,370 ft³/s over 87 years). 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
2,040 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.44 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,370 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER AT GLEN LYN, VA (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Branch

H: 76° L: 63°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
68°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
93%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
3 PM
Light drizzle
73°
6 PM
Light drizzle
72°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Branch?
Scott Branch is a river in West Virginia.
Can you swim at Scott 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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