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Little Laurel Branch

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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stream in Graham County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4476432

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0351706800, as of Aug 23, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
78°F
26°C
Streamflow
111 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.85 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC (1.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Laurel Branch

H: 81° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
49%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Laurel Branch?
Little Laurel Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Little Laurel Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Little Laurel Branch in North Carolina is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 0351706800, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Laurel Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 81 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Little Laurel Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Laurel Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby