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Forest 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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 14 years).
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natural watercourse in Amherst 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 02025652, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 14 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.26 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 14 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HARRIS CREEK BELOW ROUTE 130 NEAR MONROE, VA (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Forest Creek

H: 84° L: 68°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
68°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
96%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
69°
3 AM
Light drizzle
69°
6 AM
Light drizzle
68°
9 AM
Light drizzle
69°
12 PM
Patchy light drizzle
79°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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