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Childress Creek

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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 21 (median 12 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 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 12 ft³/s over 14 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.22 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 12 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 (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Creek

H: 79° L: 66°
Light rain
Light rain
76°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
65%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
74°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Overcast
78°
3 PM
Light rain
75°
6 PM
Light rain
77°
9 PM
Light rain
73°

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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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