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Laurel Branch

River

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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.
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natural watercourse in Floyd County, Virginia, United States of America

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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 03169771, as of Aug 23, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
1.52 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG INDIAN CREEK NEAR COPPER VALLEY, VA (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 77° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
54%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in 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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