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Laurel Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 84 ft³/s over 16 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 02176930, as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 84 ft³/s over 16 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
42 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.76 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 84 ft³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHATTOOGA RIVER AT BURRELLS FORD, NR PINE MTN, GA (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Creek

H: 78° L: 60°
Overcast
Overcast
64°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
57%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Creek?
Laurel Creek is a river in Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Creek in Georgia is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 02176930, 4.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. 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