RIVER GAUGE · NEW RIVER
New River at Galax
Grayson County, Virginia
Water level0.90 ft
Flow368 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft22,376 cfs
Minor flood9 ft33,100 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft43,655 cfs
Major flood14 ft60,745 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Several cabins along River Beach Road upstream from the gage are threatened by flood waters.
- 12 ft
Significant flooding of campgrounds upstream.
- 11 ft
Route 634 (Grinders Mill Road) on right bank may become flooded.
- 9 ft
Minor overbank flooding, some campgrounds upstream begin to be affected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1940 | 25.7 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 21.26 ft | 108,000 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1977 | 18.59 ft | 91,000 cfs |
More on New River
UpstreamNew River at Mouth of Wilson ↗
DownstreamNew River at Ivanhoe
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