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Laurel Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03556590, as of Aug 23, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 88° L: 68°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
79°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
47%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
74°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in Tennessee.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Branch in Tennessee is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03556590, 8.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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