Yadkin River at Yadkin College
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.3 ft on Jul 1, 1916 (historic crest)
- 33.8 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 32.8 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 29.8 ft on Oct 3, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | The river is at bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. There is flooding of mainly farmlands on both banks. |
| 21.0 ft | Lower level campsites at the Thousand Trails Preserve off US-64 begin to flood. |
| 23.0 ft | The upper campsites at the Thousand Trails Preserve off US-64 begin to flood. |
| 25.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding may close Sowers Road near Linwood and Hollywood Drive at Grub Ferry Rd. A campground on Hannah Ferry Road is flooded. Flooding threatens the pumping station at Davidson. |
| 26.0 ft | Several homes along the river begin to flood. |
| 29.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Several homes are flooded, with floodwaters covering an extensive area of primarily farm and pasture lands. |
| 33.0 ft | There is extensive flooding of pasture and farm lands in Davie and Davidson county. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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