Where is Laurel Branch?

Laurel Branch is a river in West Virginia.

Updated June 13, 2026

Laurel Branch

River

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.

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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 03202300, as of Aug 23, 10:25 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

232 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

0.90 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GUYANDOTTE RIVER AT PINEVILLE, WV (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:25 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 74° L: 60°

Clear

64°

Feels like 62°

Precipitation

Humidity

52%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

64°

3 AM

62°

6 AM

61°

9 AM

64°

12 PM

70°

3 PM

74°

6 PM

73°

9 PM

65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?: Laurel Branch is a river in West Virginia.
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.

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Location & Contact

West Virginia

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