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Childress Creek

River

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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.
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natural watercourse in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

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 02074500, as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
20 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.01 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANDY RIVER NEAR DANVILLE, VA (4.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Creek

H: 82° L: 70°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
78°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
72%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
4.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
77°
3 AM
Overcast
74°
6 AM
Overcast
71°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
73°
12 PM
Overcast
82°
3 PM
Light drizzle
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
9 PM
Light drizzle
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Childress Creek?
Childress Creek is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Childress Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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