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Whitetop Laurel Creek

River

4.6(11 reviews)

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 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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 22, 11:44 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 40 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:44 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
68 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.02 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 40 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 (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:44 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Whitetop Laurel Creek

H: 75° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
70°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
77%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
7.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Fog
62°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
74°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitetop Laurel Creek?
Whitetop Laurel Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Whitetop 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 22, 2026.
How is Whitetop Laurel Creek rated?
Whitetop Laurel Creek in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.
What amenities does Whitetop Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Whitetop Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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