New River near Galax, VA
Is New River near Galax, VA flooding right now?
New River near Galax, VA measured 1.16 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.16 ft
Streamflow
717 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.7 ft on Wed, Aug 14, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.7 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 21.26 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 18.59 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 15.23 ft | 1995-01-15 |
| 13.29 ft | 2010-01-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Creek at Galax, VA | 3.3 mi | Galax City |
| New River at Ivanhoe, VA | 13.0 mi | Wythe County |
| Glade Creek at Grahams Forge, VA | 20.0 mi | Wythe County |
| Reed Creek at Grahams Forge, VA | 20.8 mi | Wythe County |
| Big Reed Island Creek near Allisonia, VA | 21.7 mi | Pulaski County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.