Major Flood
10 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
STATE HIGHWAY 286 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9 ft
HOMES BETWEEN THE DAM AND STATE HIGHWAY 268 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
8 ft
ROADS AND BRIDGES BELOW THE DAM WILL BE FLOODED. LOADING DOCKS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD IN THE SEALED AIR CORPATION PARKING LOT.
7 ft
STATE HIGHWAY 1514 AND 1515 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
6 ft
WATER WILL ENTER PARKING LOT NEAR LOADING DOCKS OF SEALED AIR COMPANY. HOMES BETWEEN HIGHWAY 268 AND THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
5 ft
INDIAN GRAVE ROAD IN THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY AND CHEEKS CROSS ROAD JUST BELOW THE DAM WILL BE FLOODED. HOMES NEAR THE RIVER WILL GET WATER INTO BACKYARDS.
3.25 ft
3.25 INCH 12 HR BASIN WIDE RAINFALL CAUSED A 3.5 FT RISE...FROM 1.1 FT TO 4.55 FT
2.5 ft
2.5 BASIN WIDE WILL TAKE PATN7 UP TO 3.5 IN DROUGHT AND 4.5 FT IN NORMAL TIMES.
2 ft
2 INCHES IN 45 MINS CAUSED RIVER TO RISE TO 3.0 FEET...NO FLOODING REPORTED.
1.9 ft
1.9 INCHES IN 1.5 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. RIVER ROSE TO 5 FT (IN DROUGHT).
1.75 ft
1.75 IN 1 HOUR WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE TO AROUND 3 FT...NO FLOODING REPORTED.
1.5 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 IN 6 TO 12 HOURS CAUSED PATN7 TO RISE FROM 1.13 FT TO 2.8 FT
1 ft
1 INCH IN 2 HOURS CAUSED A FT RISE ON CREEK.
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 6, 1973 | 12.8 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1940 | 12.7 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 9.38 ft | 5,750 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yadkin River at Patterson?
The Yadkin River at Patterson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02111000) 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 Patterson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yadkin River at Patterson is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the Yadkin River at Patterson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9908°N, 81.5583°W. USGS site number: 02111000. 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