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Laurel Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2,750 ft³/s over 45 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03185400, as of Aug 23, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2,750 ft³/s over 45 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
78°F
26°C
Streamflow
4,560 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.03 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2,750 ft³/s over 45 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER AT THURMOND, WV (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Creek

H: 71° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
65°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
72%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light rain
62°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
67°
3 PM
Sunny
69°
6 PM
Overcast
68°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Creek?
Laurel Creek is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Creek in West Virginia is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03185400, 8.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby