RIVER GAUGE · ARARAT RIVER
Ararat River at Mt Airy
Surry County, North Carolina
Water level12.59 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18.5 ft
Minor flood20.5 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood27.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Water begins to surround homes and businesses along Riverside Drive and East Pine Street.
- 23 ft
Water begins to flood Riverside Drive near East Pine Street.
- 19 ft
Portions of Riverside Park begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | 28.94 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 23.71 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 20.92 ft | — |
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