Terrible Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to the Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia.
Terrible Creek rises about 1 mile southeast of Volens, Virginia in Halifax County and then flows generally southeast to join the Banister River about 0.5 miles north of Halifax.
Terrible Creek drains of area, receives about 45.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 398.10, and is about 54% forested.