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Laurel Fork Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 45 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86 °F range. — USGS gauge 02137727, as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 45 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 104 ft³/s over 45 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC (5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laurel Fork Creek?
- Laurel Fork Creek is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Laurel Fork Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Fork Creek in North Carolina is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 02137727, 5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Laurel Fork Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
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