Moravian Creek at Wilkesboro
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.5 ft; major flooding begins at 22.5 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Jan 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Jul 16, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.5 ft | Water reaches up to the front entrance to Thompson Hall on the Wilkesboro Community College campus. |
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Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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