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Little Laurel Run

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 43 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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stream in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America

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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: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03187500, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 43 ft³/s over 68 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC
Water temp
65°F
18°C
Streamflow
192 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.20 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 43 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRANBERRY RIVER NEAR RICHWOOD, WV (2.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Little Laurel Run

H: 72° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
70°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
65%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Cloudy
65°
3 AM
Mist
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
68°
3 PM
Sunny
70°
6 PM
Sunny
72°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Laurel Run?
Little Laurel Run is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Little Laurel Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Little Laurel Run in West Virginia is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03187500, 2.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Laurel Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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