Yadkin River at Elkin
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 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 37.5 ft on Aug 16, 1940 (historic crest)
- 36.0 ft on Jul 8, 1916 (historic crest)
- 24.9 ft on Apr 10, 1983 (historic crest)
- 24.1 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Flooding of the parking lot at Crater Park begins. |
|---|---|
| 18.5 ft | Rockford Road near Rockford floods. |
| 21.0 ft | Widespread lowland flooding along the river. |
| 24.0 ft | Two to three blocks of Elkin are inundated. |
| 27.0 ft | Flooding begins at True Textiles Manufacturing Company main building. |
| 37.6 ft | Record flooding affects Elkin. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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