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Garners Creek

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 23 (median 40 ftΒ³/s over 81 years).

natural watercourse in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America

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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 03165000, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 40 ftΒ³/s over 81 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
45 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.44 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 40 ftΒ³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHESTNUT CREEK AT GALAX, VA (12.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Garners Creek

H: 85Β° L: 63Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
|
Feels like 70Β°
Precipitation
60%
Humidity
76%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
67Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65Β°
6 AM
Light drizzle
64Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82Β°
6 PM
Sunny
82Β°
9 PM
Overcast
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garners Creek?
Garners Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Garners Creek?
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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