Location & Surroundings
Lost Branch is a stream in North Carolina, United States, at 812 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boone, 8 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 515 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Elk River Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Lost Branch is stream in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Watauga County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Watauga County
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 12' 30" N, 81° 46' 7" W
- Elevation 812 m (DEM: 818 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:59
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lost Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lost Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.4 | 1.5 | 296 | 81 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 304 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 1.9 | 311 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 256 | 41 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 504.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 0.9 | 318 | 81 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 311.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 307 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 0.9 | 315 | 86 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.1 | 268 | 47 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 450.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 0.3 | 300 | 88 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 0.7 | 221 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 304 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 5.7 | 276 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 485.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.1 | 5.6 | 316 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 93 | 251.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lost Branch?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lost Branch today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Lost Branch?
Local time is 03:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lost Branch?
Lost Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lost Branch?
Elevation about 812 m. DEM 818 m.
Where is Lost Branch located?
It is at 36.20846, -81.76872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lost Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry