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Childress Branch

River

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Live flow only โ€” 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.

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

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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. โ€” USGS gauge 03208950, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
60 ftยณ/s
discharge
Gage height
2.63 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRANES NEST RIVER NEAR CLINTWOOD, VA (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Branch

H: 80ยฐ L: 64ยฐ
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
78ยฐ
|
Feels like 82ยฐ
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
68%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen๐ŸŒง๏ธRain expected
12 AM
Clear
69ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
67ยฐ
6 AM
Overcast
65ยฐ
9 AM
Overcast
68ยฐ
12 PM
Light rain
74ยฐ
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79ยฐ
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80ยฐ
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

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

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