New River at Galax
Critical Stages
7' - Action
9' - Flood
11' - Moderate
14' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:30 AM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.48 ft
Flow: 1.02 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 1.2 | 0.653 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/17 | 1.48 | 1.02 |
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 1.45 | 0.974 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 1.42 | 0.931 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.904 |
| 11:30 PM 12/16 | 1.36 | 0.849 |
| 11:15 PM 12/16 | 1.34 | 0.823 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 1.33 | 0.81 |
| 10:45 PM 12/16 | 1.33 | 0.81 |
| 10:30 PM 12/16 | 1.33 | 0.81 |
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 1.33 | 0.81 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 1.32 | 0.797 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 1.31 | 0.784 |
| 9:30 PM 12/16 | 1.31 | 0.784 |
| 9:15 PM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 8:45 PM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 8:30 PM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.772 |
| 8:15 PM 12/16 | 1.29 | 0.759 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 1.29 | 0.759 |
| 7:45 PM 12/16 | 1.28 | 0.747 |
| 7:30 PM 12/16 | 1.27 | 0.734 |
| 7:15 PM 12/16 | 1.27 | 0.734 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 1.26 | 0.722 |
| 6:45 PM 12/16 | 1.25 | 0.71 |
| 6:30 PM 12/16 | 1.24 | 0.698 |
| 6:15 PM 12/16 | 1.24 | 0.698 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 1.24 | 0.698 |
| 5:45 PM 12/16 | 1.24 | 0.698 |
| 5:30 PM 12/16 | 1.24 | 0.698 |
| 5:15 PM 12/16 | 1.25 | 0.71 |
15' -
Several cabins along River Beach Road upstream from the gage are threatened by flood waters.
12' -
Significant flooding of campgrounds upstream.
11' -
Route 634 (Grinders Mill Road) on right bank may become flooded.
9' -
Minor overbank flooding, some campgrounds upstream begin to be affected.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1940 | 25.7 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 21.26 |
| Nov 6, 1977 | 18.59 |
| Jan 15, 1995 | 15.23 |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 13.29 |
| Sep 22, 1989 | 12.8 |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 12 |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 11.83 |
| May 21, 2020 | 11.75 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 11.24 |
| Nov 19, 2003 | 11 |
| May 28, 1973 | 10.77 |
| Sep 30, 1959 | 10.35 |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 10.04 |
| Dec 7, 1950 | 9.94 |
| Sep 18, 1945 | 9.9 |
| Sep 22, 1979 | 9.78 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 9.35 |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 9.32 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 9.31 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
