Polecat Creek is a long 4th order tributary to the Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia.
Polecat Creek rises at Vernon Hill, Virginia in Halifax County and then flows northeast to join the Banister River about 2 miles northwest of Halifax.
Polecat Creek drains of area, receives about 45.6 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 377.20, and is about 55% forested.