Powells Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to the

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Variant names

According to the

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, it has also been known historically as: *Crowder Creek *Storys Creek

Course

Powells Creek rises about 2 miles north of

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. It then flows east and turns southeast into Person County, North Carolina to join the Hyco River about 3 miles south-southwest of Harmony, Virginia.

Watershed

Powells Creek drains of area, receives about 45.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 379.41, and is about 61% forested.

References

Rivers of North Carolina Rivers of Virginia Rivers of Halifax County, Virginia Rivers of Person County, North Carolina Tributaries of the Roanoke River {{NorthCarolina-river-stub