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Phelps 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 22 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 46 years).

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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 02026000, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 46 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,140 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.08 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,270 ftΒ³/s over 46 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JAMES RIVER AT BENT CREEK, VA (8.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Phelps Branch

H: 87Β° L: 67Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
|
Feels like 87Β°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
59%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
4.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
69Β°
3 AM
Fog
69Β°
6 AM
Fog
67Β°
9 AM
Mist
70Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86Β°
9 PM
Light drizzle
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phelps Branch?
Phelps Branch is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Phelps Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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