S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.6 ft on Nov 13, 2020 (historic crest)
- 22.6 ft on Oct 3, 1929 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on Mar 21, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Future Action Stage. The river will overflow the banks and farmland along the river will begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Legacy Action Stage. Yards of homes downstream of gage near Cooleemee on South River Church Road may begin to flood. Areas off of Erwin Temple Church Road may be flooded. |
| 19.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Further downstream on the Yadkin River, Hollywood Drive near Gubb Ferry Road north of East Spencer will likely begin to flood due to backwater on Town Creek. RV parks in the upper reaches of High Rock Lake will likely be flooded. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor Flooding is ongoing. Floodwater levels will be similar to floodwater levels that occurred on March 21, 2003. |
| 21.0 ft | Residential yards between the river and Potneck Road may begin to flood. |
| 24.0 ft | Homes along the river near Cooleemee may be flooded. |
| 28.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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