Stevens Creek, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.3 /5.0
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100 Population 147/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stevens Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,472 ft (753 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates36.7315°N, 80.9942°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGalax city County
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional (SVH)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 90 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 43 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 132 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 86 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 113 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 105 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 79 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 136 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 87 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 40 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 122 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 97 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 69 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 59 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 62 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 24 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 71 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 106 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 99 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 294 km
1996 Fran Category 2 268 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

126 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 86 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 98 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 84 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 37 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 97 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 20 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SAMS BRANCH (5,872 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 73 km
1991 BRADSHAW 5,029 97 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 84 km
2001 CROCKETT BRANCH 4,702 92 km
2001 MOUNTAIN FORK 4,393 88 km
1987 SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER 3,490 78 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 71 km
1995 JIM BRANCH 3,019 95 km
1991 JOHNSON HOLLOW 2,987 76 km
1987 RAYSAL 2,658 95 km
2001 PUCKETT RIDGE 2,291 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 15 km
1987 WOLFPEN BRANCH 1,887 100 km
2001 COALWOOD 1,586 94 km
2010 HUFF HOLLOW 1,566 51 km
1987 SLATE CREEK 1,566 90 km
2016 HORTON 1,480 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,460 51 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Stevens Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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