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Laurel Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America; geonames ID = 4768686

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03208500, as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
444 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.49 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 52 ft³/s over 99 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSELL FORK AT HAYSI, VA (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 79° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
40%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Overcast
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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