RIVER GAUGE · CHESTNUT CREEK
Chestnut Creek at Galax
City of Galax County, Virginia
Water level1.30 ft
Flow21 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft2,040 cfs
Minor flood7 ft2,660 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft5,640 cfs
Major flood13 ft7,410 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Parts of Chestnut Drive are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1975 | 12.93 ft | 6,880 cfs |
| Nov 18, 2003 | 11.91 ft | 5,940 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 11.46 ft | 6,230 cfs |
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