S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Rowan County, North Carolina on the S Yadkin River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02118000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
10,400 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | 25.56 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 25.56 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 22.6 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 22.6 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 21.57 ft | 14,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville?
The S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02118000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the S Yadkin River below Foster Rd, 6 SW Mocksville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rowan County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8450°N, 80.6589°W. USGS site number: 02118000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.