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Lower Laurel Branch
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03400800, as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARTINS FORK NEAR SMITH, KY (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Laurel Branch?
- Lower Laurel Branch is a river in Kentucky.
- What is the water temperature at Lower Laurel Branch?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lower Laurel Branch in Kentucky is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03400800, 6.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Lower Laurel Branch?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Lower Laurel Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Lower Laurel Branch include camping-nearby.
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