Yadkin River at Enon
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 22.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 24.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 32.0 ft; major flooding begins at 36.0 ft.
| Action stage | 22.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 32.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 36.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.8 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 29.5 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
- 28.5 ft on Nov 12, 2020 (historic crest)
- 27.8 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 22.0 ft | Action Stage. The Yadkin River is at bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Flood waters will begin to impact the Old U.S. 421 River Park. The Donnaha Park River Access will be inundated. |
| 28.0 ft | Flooding reaches the base of the concrete stairway to the lower level of the Old U.S. 421 River Park. |
| 32.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the parking lot of the Old U.S. 421 River Park. |
| 36.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water reaches the steel trusses supporting the Old U.S. 421 River Park. |
| 42.0 ft | Water reaches the road surface of the Old U.S. 421 Bridge. There will be significant flooding of farmland adjacent to the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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