Can you swim here today?
Powells Creek
Virginia · River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 01658500, 8.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1 ft³/s near Powells Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 01658500, as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 1 ft³/s over 75 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 1 ft³/s over 75 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge S F QUANTICO CREEK NEAR INDEPENDENT HILL, VA (8.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.