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Laurel Branch

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — 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 63 ft³/s over 86 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 03479000, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 63 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
75 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.65 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 63 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WATAUGA RIVER NEAR SUGAR GROVE, NC (12.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 77° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
22%
Humidity
65%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
65°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby