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Laurel Creek

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 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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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 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03194700, as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
71°F
22°C
Streamflow
529 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.73 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK RIVER BELOW WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV (4.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Creek

H: 75° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
66%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
73°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Creek?
Laurel Creek is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Creek in West Virginia is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03194700, 4.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 126 ft³/s over 64 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby