Yadkin River at Yadkin College
Davie County, North Carolina
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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