S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville
Rowan County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28 ft
Major Flood Stage.
- 24 ft
Homes along the river near Cooleemee may be flooded.
- 21 ft
Residential yards between the river and Potneck Road may begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Minor Flooding is ongoing. Floodwater levels will be similar to floodwater levels that occurred on March 21, 2003.
- 19 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.
- 18 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.
- 10 ft
Future Action Stage. The river will overflow the banks and farmland along the river will begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | 25.56 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 22.6 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 21.57 ft | 14,500 cfs |
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