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Laurel Fork

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 3 ftΒ³/s over 92 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03450000, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 3 ftΒ³/s over 92 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
5 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.53 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 3 ftΒ³/s over 92 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEETREE CREEK NEAR SWANNANOA, NC (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Fork

H: 81Β° L: 61Β°
Clear
Clear
69Β°
|
Feels like 67Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
52%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
65Β°
6 AM
Clear
62Β°
9 AM
Sunny
67Β°
12 PM
Sunny
76Β°
3 PM
Sunny
80Β°
6 PM
Sunny
81Β°
9 PM
Clear
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Fork?
Laurel Fork is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Laurel Fork?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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