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South Branch Laurel Run
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 167 ft³/s over 92 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
stream in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03076500, as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 167 ft³/s over 92 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 167 ft³/s over 92 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Branch Laurel Run?
- South Branch Laurel Run is a river in West Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at South Branch Laurel Run?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Branch Laurel Run in West Virginia is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 03076500, 3.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at South Branch Laurel Run?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
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