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Laurel Fork

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 103 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03441000, as of Aug 23, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 103 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
39 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.59 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 103 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Fork

H: 88° L: 65°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
37%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Fork?
Laurel Fork is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Fork?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Fork in North Carolina is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 03441000, 6.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Fork?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Fork have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Fork include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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