Where is Left Fork Laurel Creek?

Left Fork Laurel Creek is a river in West Virginia.

What is the water temperature at Left Fork Laurel Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Left Fork Laurel Creek in West Virginia is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03191982, 2.2 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Left Fork Laurel Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03191982, as of Aug 23, 6:15 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

72°F

22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GAULEY RIVER BELOW RICH CREEK AT JODIE, WV (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Left Fork Laurel Creek

H: 77° L: 62°

Sunny

71°

Feels like 71°

Precipitation

Humidity

62%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

0.3

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

68°

3 AM

65°

6 AM

63°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

73°

3 PM

76°

6 PM

74°

9 PM

67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Left Fork Laurel Creek?: Left Fork Laurel Creek is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Left Fork Laurel Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Left Fork Laurel Creek in West Virginia is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03191982, 2.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Left Fork Laurel Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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