Chestnut Creek at Galax
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.9 ft on Oct 17, 1975 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Nov 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 11.5 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Sep 30, 1959 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Parts of Chestnut Drive are flooded. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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