Flat Creek (Virginia) facts for kids

Flat Creek is a stream in the state of Virginia, United States. It is about 34.0-mile-long (54.7 km). Flat Creek is a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. In this case, Flat Creek flows into the Appomattox River.

Flat Creek's Journey

Flat Creek begins its journey just east of the town of Burkeville. This area is in Nottoway County. From there, the creek flows north into Amelia County. It then turns and flows northeast. Finally, it joins the Appomattox River near a place called Coverly. This meeting point is about 28 miles (45 km) northwest of the city of Petersburg.

Streams Joining Flat Creek

Many smaller streams and branches flow into Flat Creek along its path. These are also called tributaries. They add water to Flat Creek as it makes its way to the Appomattox River.

• Barkhouse Branch
• Horsepen Branch
• Nibbs Creek
• Wildcat Branch
• Walker Branch
• Haw Branch
• Horsepen Creek
• Beaverpond Creek
• Neal's Creek
• Little Creek
• Vaughn's Creek
• Webster's Creek
• Walnut Branch
• Little Creek
• Ellis Creek