Chestnut Creek At Galax, Va Realtime Data
CHESTNUT CREEK AT GALAX, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
44
Discharge (cfs)
1.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 44 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.47 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 33 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The water comes from precipitation, runoff, and springs in the area. There are no major dams or tributaries that significantly affect the flow. Seasonally, the flow tends to be highest in the spring due to snowmelt and increased rainfall, and lowest in the late summer and fall. Interestingly, the Chestnut Creek is known for its high-quality water and biodiversity, including endangered species such as the Roanoke logperch. Overall, the Chestnut Creek at Galax, VA streamgauge provides important information for monitoring water resources and protecting the ecological health of the area.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 2,365.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.47 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 43.9 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Year Over Year Average | 51 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,740 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.65, -80.92 |
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