Major Flood
29 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
There is extensive flooding of pasture and farm lands in Davie and Davidson county.
29 ft
Major flooding begins. Several homes are flooded, with floodwaters covering an extensive area of primarily farm and pasture lands.
26 ft
Several homes along the river begin to flood.
25 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding may close Sowers Road near Linwood and Hollywood Drive at Grub Ferry Rd. A campground on Hannah Ferry Road is flooded. Flooding threatens the pumping station at Davidson.
23 ft
The upper campsites at the Thousand Trails Preserve off US-64 begin to flood.
21 ft
Lower level campsites at the Thousand Trails Preserve off US-64 begin to flood.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins. There is flooding of mainly farmlands on both banks.
15 ft
The 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1916 | 36.3 ft | 45,900 cfs |
| Aug 14, 1940 | 33.75 ft | 80,200 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 32.81 ft | 75,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yadkin River at Yadkin College?
The Yadkin River at Yadkin College gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02116500) 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 Yadkin College?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yadkin River at Yadkin College is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Yadkin River at Yadkin College gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davie County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8567°N, 80.3869°W. USGS site number: 02116500. 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