Major Flood
22 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Wilkesboro, Ekin and other small towns downstream may be flooded.
32.5 ft
The western approaches into north wilkesboro are flooded
28 ft
Flood waters cut off the eastern approaches to north wilkesboro
25 ft
The area between the river and the railroad tracks is flooded
22 ft
Overflow of the right bank begins and flood waters affect the south approach to North Wilkesboro.
20 ft
A few cottages and recreational camps are flooded
18 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural lands and the ball park
17 ft
Low-lying secondary streets in Wilkesboro are affected and flooding begins at the old airfield.
16 ft
Water continues to overflow the left bank covering local agricultural land and reaching the end of Wilkesboro Avenue.
14 ft
Lowland flooding begins and water affects a portion of Wilkesboro Avenue in North Wilkesboro.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1940 | 37.6 ft | 160,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1945 | 22.45 ft | 23,200 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1957 | 18.5 ft | 15,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yadkin River at Wilkesboro?
The Yadkin River at Wilkesboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02112000) 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 Wilkesboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yadkin River at Wilkesboro is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yadkin River rises?
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Where is the Yadkin River at Wilkesboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilkes County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.1525°N, 81.1456°W. USGS site number: 02112000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 72 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.