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Little 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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 38 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America

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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03471500, as of Aug 23, 9:44 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 38 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:44 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
67 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.01 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 38 ft³/s over 95 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F HOLSTON RIVER AT RIVERSIDE, NEAR CHILHOWIE, VA (6.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:44 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Laurel Creek

H: 71° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
70%
Humidity
66%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Light rain
61°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
60°
12 PM
Sunny
66°
3 PM
Sunny
68°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Laurel Creek?
Little Laurel Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Little Laurel Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Little Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby