River stage
New River (VA, WV)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the New River (VA, WV) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
New River levels, gauge by gauge
The New River is measured at 10 gauges across Virginia, West Virginia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge MOWV2 | 9.13 ft | no flood stage set |
| Allisonia | 3.47 ft | normal, rising |
| Claytor Dam | 1845.66 ft | no flood stage set |
| Galax | 2.66 ft | normal, rising |
| Glen Lyn | 6.42 ft | normal, rising |
| Ivanhoe | 5.15 ft | normal, rising |
| Radford | 3.85 ft | normal, rising |
| Hawks Nest | 14.89 ft | no flood stage set |
| Hinton | 4.81 ft | normal, rising |
| Thurmond | 11.31 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the New River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Allisonia, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- New River (CA) different river, same name
- New River (FL) different river, same name
- New River (GA) different river, same name
- New River (NC) different river, same name
- Indian Creek (WV) 1 gauge
- Craig Creek 3 gauges
- Blackwater River (Rocky Mount, VA) 2 gauges
- Meadow River 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the New River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the New River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Allisonia is at 3.47 ft; Galax is at 2.66 ft; Glen Lyn is at 6.42 ft; Ivanhoe is at 5.15 ft.
Where is the New River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the New River across Virginia, West Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.