Major Flood
36 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Water reaches the road surface of the Old U.S. 421 Bridge. There will be significant flooding of farmland adjacent to the river.
36 ft
Major flooding begins. Water reaches the steel trusses supporting the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
32 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the parking lot of the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
28 ft
Flooding reaches the base of the concrete stairway to the lower level of the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
24 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.
22 ft
Action Stage. The Yadkin River is at bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1940 | 35.8 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 1979 | 29.52 ft | — |
| Apr 9, 1983 | 27.7 ft | 55,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yadkin River at Enon?
The Yadkin River at Enon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02115360) 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 Yadkin River at Enon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yadkin River at Enon is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yadkin River rises?
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Where is the Yadkin River at Enon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.1319°N, 80.4442°W. USGS site number: 02115360. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 02115360