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Wolf 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: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 54 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03460000, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 54 ft³/s over 82 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
90 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.46 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 54 ft³/s over 82 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NC (11.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wolf Laurel Branch

H: 80° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
68°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
48%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wolf Laurel Branch?
Wolf Laurel Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Wolf Laurel Branch?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wolf Laurel Branch in North Carolina is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03460000, 11.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Wolf Laurel Branch?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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