River stage
Galax, New River
- River level
- 2.66 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.49 ft
- Recent high
- 6.84 ft
- Recent low
- 0.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GAXV2
- 30-day change
- +1.72 ft
- Average
- 1.34 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.70 ft
In brief
The New River at Galax, VA read 2.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.34 ft below action stage. That is 1.72 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GAXV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.70 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 2 | 21.26 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 3 | 18.59 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 4 | 15.23 ft | 1995-01-15 |
| 5 | 13.29 ft | 2010-01-18 |
| 6 | 12.80 ft | 1989-09-22 |
| 7 | 12.00 ft | 1992-06-05 |
| 8 | 11.83 ft | 1994-08-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Minor overbank flooding, some campgrounds upstream begin to be affected.
- 11.00 ft
Route 634 (Grinders Mill Road) on right bank may become flooded.
- 12.00 ft
Significant flooding of campgrounds upstream.
- 15.00 ft
Several cabins along River Beach Road upstream from the gage are threatened by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding at Galax?
No. The New River at Galax is at 2.66 ft, 4.34 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Galax?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the New River has been at Galax?
The highest crest on record is 25.7 ft, on 1940-08-14.
Is the New River high or low right now at Galax?
At 2.66 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GAXV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03164000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.