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Laurel Branch
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 72 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03455500, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 72 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 72 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NC (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laurel Branch?
- Laurel Branch is a river in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Laurel Branch?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Branch in North Carolina is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03455500, 0.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- What amenities does Laurel Branch have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Branch include camping-nearby.
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