Galax (c) storm history

Flash flooding occurred in downtown Galax, with Main Street closed and several businesses badly flooded. Water was rapidly flowing through Blevins Building Supply store and was described as a 'river' running through it. Damage to the store and inventory was estimated to exceed $1…

Rainfall totals ranging from 3 to 3.25 inches occurred during about a 90-minute period, with rain falling at rates exceeding 4 inches per hour. Runoff from this rain caused flooding on multiple roads in and around the City of Galax. Reports of flooding include heavy runoff from t…

A personal weather station (Weather Underground: KVAGALAX3) recorded a rainfall total of 3.14 inches which fell during a 90-minute period. This estimates to be roughly a 75-year rainfall event per NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency estimates for this time duration.

A very large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Reserve Boulevard.

Chestnut Creek at Galax (CCKV2) crested at 11.46 feet (6,230 cfs) at 1915 UTC/3:15 EDT on Sept. 27th due to heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Helene. This is the third highest crest in the history of this gage, and the highest crest since November 2003. This crest rates b…

Nickel size hail fell at Walmart.

Poor drainage caused a parking lot to flood, requiring several cars to be moved to avoid being flooded. No damage was reported.

The City of Galax 911 Center reported that Main Street (VA Highway 89) was briefly flooded in the downtown area due to poor drainage caused by a clogged storm sewer. One vehicle was stranded in the flood waters until the flooding receded. No damage was reported.

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds between Galax and Dugspur.

The Cooperative Weather Observer at Galax, VA (GAAV2) observed a 72-hour (ending 12Z on November 12th) precipitation amount of 5.76 inches. This was the highest 72-hour total for this station during the month of November. The 48-hour total (ending 12Z on November 12th) of 5.63 in…

The NWS Cooperative station at Galax (GALV2) set a daily February rainfall record of 2.48 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 7th. The previous February record was 1.96 inches on Feb. 23, 2003 (data since 2000).

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds around the City of Galax.

Railroad Avenue and Fair Street in Galax were closed with water flowing across the roadway.

Thunderstorm winds snapped multiple trees along Sutherland Road. Damage values are estimated.

All the animals were evacuated from the Galax Veterinary Clinic on Stockyard Road after a mudslide along the road above the clinic brought down a power pole and caused its lines to fall onto the clinic. The Galax Volunteer Fire Department evacuated both pets and staff from the bu…

News reports showed a large mudslide along East Stuart Drive that closed the road for several hours.

Galax City was included in a Presidential Major Disaster declaration due to the severe flooding associated with Tropical Storm Michael. There were numerous flash flood reports across the City of Galax starting as early as 1100 AM local time and continuing for several hours. Numer…

The COOP site at Galax Water Plant (GAAV2) measured 4.50 inches in 24-hours ending at 700 AM local time on the 11th. This was the highest 24-hour rainfall during the month of October and 4th highest for any day, with complete records dating back to 2000 and a brief period from 19…

The stream gage on Chestnut Creek at Galax (CCKV2) crested at 9.77 feet (4860 cfs) in the evening hours of the 10th. Minor flood stage is 7 feet. Several roads were closed, including Chestnut Drive at this stage. This was the highest stage since Novenber, 2003 (11.91 ft.) at this…

Mill Creek flooded and several people were evacuated from a mobile home park off of Glade Street. Social media had several reports of flooded roads in Galax including the intersection of Swanson Street and McArthur Street and Glendale Road and Hebron Road.

The stream gage on Chestnut Creek at Galax (CCKV2) crested at 9.05 feet (4310 cfs) in the early morning hours of the 17th. Minor flood stage is 7 feet. Several roads were closed, including Chestnut Drive at this stage. This was the highest stage since June, 2013 (9.30 ft.) at thi…

The COOP station at the Galax Water Plant (GAAV2) measured 5.50 inches for the 24 hours ending at 700 AM local time on the 9th, although most of the rain fell in just a few hours. This was the highest measured daily rainfall at this station since records began at this site in 200…

Thunderstorm wind gusts brought down a utility pole at the intersection of South Main and Long Street in Galax.

Thunderstorm winds brought down trees and power poles across the city of Galax.

Urban flooding reported in several locations around Galax with a few street closed as up to 1.50 inches of rain fell in a less than 3 hours.

The public reported that the intersection of Shaw Street and Givens Street was flooded and as a result impassable and closed.

Flash flooding was reported in the City of Galax and along several streams outside the city, including Mill Creek, Elkhorn Creek and Miller Branch. Urban type flooding was extensive in Galax.

Very intense rainfall produced urban and flash flooding across the City of Galax. An unofficial rain gage at the Galax Police Dept. recorded 5 of rain in 45 minutes. One foot of water was reported over several different roads in the across the city.

Urban flooding in Galax was reported as rainfall of 1 to 1.75 in a few hours was estimated by radar. NWS Cooperative stations Galax Radio (GLXV2) reported 1.75 and Galax Water Plant (GAAV2) 1.72 ending at 8 AM on July 12th. Route 89 and Givens Road were reported closed but Chestn…

Water was 6 to 8 inches deep along portions of Givens Street and Railrod Avenue.

Prolonged heavy rain contributed to urban flooding in the City of Galax. Several streets were closed due to high water.

The public observed penny-sized hail with the City of Galax.

A prolonged period of heavy rain, totaling five to six inches, prompted the flooding of Givens Road.

Trees reportedly blown down north of Galax.

Several roads in the City of Galax were closed due to the heavy rain including Creekview Drive, Givens Road and Eastview Road. Radar estimated that 2 to 3 inches fell in a few hours on the north edge of Galax. Flooding was likely urban runoff, although Mill Creek may have flooded…

Heavy rain prompted flooding of roads in the Galax area including Chestnut Drive.

Heavy rains prompted flooding of roads in the City of Galax, including Shaw Street.

Heavy rain prompted flooding on roads in the City of Galax, including Givens Road.

Several streets were closed due to flash flooding in the bottom area of the city along Chestnut Creek. Damage values are estimated.

A number of streets were closed in the City of Galax due to flooding.

Local law enforcement reported street closures due to high water. Givens Street and Shaw street were closed. Water was also reported flowing across Railroad Avenue. The water treatment plant reported 1.80 inches of rain.

A foot and a half of water was flowing across Creekview Drive.

Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of South Lafayette Street and West Oldtown Street.

A tree was blown down on Chestnut Drive. Damage amounts are estimated.

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of Camp Zion and Cardinal Road. Damage amounts are estimated.

Several trees were blown down in Galax. Some shingles were also blown off of a few houses. Damage amounts are estimated.