Flat Branch (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flat Branch
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Flat Branch mouth
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 / 36.43528; -80.84167
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 / 36.43472; -80.80083
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)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Red Hill Creek Road, W Rocky Lane, Fisher Valley Road

Flat Branch is a 2.92 mi (4.70 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Course

Flat Branch rises on the Red Hill Creek and Mitchell River divides about 2 miles southwest of Blevins Store, North Carolina. Flat Branch then flows generally east to join the Fisher River about 2 miles southeast of Blevins Store.

Watershed

Flat Branch drains 2.52 square miles (6.5 km²) of area, receives about 49.2 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 340.91, and is about 63% forested.