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Duck 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 50 ftΒ³/s over 69 years).
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natural watercourse in Mitchell 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 03463300, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 50 ftΒ³/s over 69 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
65 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.85 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 50 ftΒ³/s over 69 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC (11.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck Branch

H: 80Β° L: 59Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 74Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
57%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
7.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
64Β°
3 AM
Clear
62Β°
6 AM
Clear
59Β°
9 AM
Sunny
66Β°
12 PM
Sunny
75Β°
3 PM
Sunny
79Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
66Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Branch?
Duck Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Duck 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.
What amenities does Duck Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Duck Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby