Flat Branch (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flat Branch |
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Location of Flat Branch mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Fisher River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Red Hill Creek and Mitchell River divides about 2 miles southwest of Blevins Store, North Carolina 1,360 ft (410 m) 36°26′07″N 080°50′30″W / 36.43528°N 80.84167°W |
| River mouth | Fisher River about 2 miles southeast of Blevins Store, North Carolina 1,118 ft (341 m) 36°26′05″N 080°48′03″W / 36.43472°N 80.80083°W |
| Length | 2.92 mi (4.70 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally east with curves |
| River system | Yadkin River |
| Basin size | 2.52 square miles (6.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Red Hill Creek Road, W Rocky Lane, Fisher Valley Road |
Flat Branch is a small stream, about 2.92 mi (4.70 km) long, located in Surry County, North Carolina. It's known as a "second-order tributary," which means it's a stream that flows into a larger stream (a first-order tributary), which then flows into an even bigger river. In this case, Flat Branch flows into the Fisher River.
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Where Does Flat Branch Flow?
Flat Branch begins its journey in an area southwest of Blevins Store, North Carolina. It starts near the places where the Red Hill Creek and Mitchell River basins meet. Think of a basin as a large bowl-shaped area where all the rain and snow drain into a particular river or stream.
The Path of the Stream
From its starting point, Flat Branch generally flows towards the east. It winds and curves along its path. Finally, it joins the Fisher River about 2 miles southeast of Blevins Store.
Understanding the Flat Branch Area
The area around Flat Branch is called its watershed. A watershed is all the land where water drains into a specific river or stream.
How Big is the Watershed?
The Flat Branch watershed covers an area of about 2.52 square miles (6.5 km2). This means that all the rain that falls on this land eventually makes its way into Flat Branch.
Rainfall and Forests
This area gets a good amount of rain, about 49.2 inches (or 125 cm) each year. A large part of the watershed, about 63%, is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and prevent soil from washing away into the stream.
