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Childress Creek

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 93 ftΒ³/s over 58 years).
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natural watercourse in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03207800, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 93 ftΒ³/s over 58 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
94 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.85 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 93 ftΒ³/s over 58 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LEVISA FORK AT BIG ROCK, VA (10.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Childress Creek

H: 78Β° L: 65Β°
Overcast
Overcast
78Β°
|
Feels like 82Β°
Precipitation
66%
Humidity
69%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
68Β°
3 AM
Clear
68Β°
6 AM
Clear
66Β°
9 AM
Overcast
69Β°
12 PM
Light rain
71Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
78Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73Β°

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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 β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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