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Scott Gap Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0351706800, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
76°F
24°C
Streamflow
120 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.90 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC (11.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Gap Branch

H: 88° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
69°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
58%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
87°
6 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
81°
9 PM
Moderate rain at times
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Gap Branch?
Scott Gap Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Scott Gap Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Scott Gap Branch in Tennessee is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 0351706800, 11.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Scott Gap Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Scott Gap Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Scott Gap Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby