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Laurel Branch

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 60 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).
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natural watercourse in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States of America; geonames ID = 4297457

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03406500, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 60 ftΒ³/s over 82 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
125 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.82 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 60 ftΒ³/s over 82 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROCKCASTLE RIVER AT BILLOWS, KY (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 82Β° L: 60Β°
Overcast
Overcast
75Β°
|
Feels like 73Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
48%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Clear
61Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
78Β°
3 PM
Sunny
82Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Clear
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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