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Laurel Branch

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03508050, as of Aug 23, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
67 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.02 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE, NC (7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 82° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
39%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
82°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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