New River Near Galax, Va Realtime Data
NEW RIVER NEAR GALAX, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,480
Discharge (cfs)
1.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 03164000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,480 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.68 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 952 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a combination of several streams and tributaries, including the Little River and the Elk Creek. There are several dams along the river, including the Buck Dam and the Radford Dam. The river experiences seasonal variations in flow, with high flows in the spring and low flows in the summer. Interestingly, the New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world, dating back millions of years. It is also a popular location for recreational activities such as fishing and canoeing.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 2,211.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.68 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1480.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 108% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,370 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 41,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.65, -80.98 |
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