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Blackwater Creek
River · Lynchburg, Virginia
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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, 1:00 PM 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, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
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 (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackwater Creek?
- Blackwater Creek is a river in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Can you swim at Blackwater Creek?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Blackwater Creek rated?
- Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 24 reviews.
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