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Laurel Branch

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 36 ftΒ³/s over 11 years).
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natural watercourse in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America; geonames ID = 4297455

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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 03400986, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 36 ftΒ³/s over 11 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
39 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
60.28 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 36 ftΒ³/s over 11 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARTIN'S FORK NEAR HARLAN, KY (8.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Branch

H: 83Β° L: 62Β°
Clear
Clear
70Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
48%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
63Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
77Β°
3 PM
Sunny
80Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Clear
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Branch?
Laurel Branch is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Laurel Branch?
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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