Yadkin River at Wilkesboro
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 1:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.40 ftMon, Sep 28, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 37.60 ft1940
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 35.00 ftWilkesboro, Ekin and other small towns downstream may be flooded.
- 32.50 ftThe western approaches into north wilkesboro are flooded
- 28.00 ftFlood waters cut off the eastern approaches to north wilkesboro
- 25.00 ftThe area between the river and the railroad tracks is flooded
- 22.00 ftOverflow of the right bank begins and flood waters affect the south approach to North Wilkesboro.
- 20.00 ftA few cottages and recreational camps are flooded
- 18.00 ftExtensive flooding of agricultural lands and the ball park
- 17.00 ftLow-lying secondary streets in Wilkesboro are affected and flooding begins at the old airfield.
- 16.00 ftWater continues to overflow the left bank covering local agricultural land and reaching the end of Wilkesboro Avenue.
- 14.00 ftLowland flooding begins and water affects a portion of Wilkesboro Avenue in North Wilkesboro.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
43 crests on NOAA’s list since 1940.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 14, 1940 | 37.60 ft |
| 2 | September 18, 1945 | 22.45 ft |
| 3 | April 5, 1957 | 18.50 ft |
| 4 | September 30, 1959 | 18.30 ft |
| 5 | June 14, 1947 | 17.55 ft |
| 6 | September 27, 2024 | 17.50 ft |
| 7 | March 11, 1952 | 17.12 ft |
| 8 | December 7, 1950 | 16.77 ft |
| 9 | April 10, 1983 | 16.22 ft |
| 10 | September 6, 1942 | 16.04 ft |
| 11 | October 29, 2020 | 15.86 ft |
| 12 | August 10, 1970 | 15.66 ft |
| 13 | December 29, 1958 | 15.61 ft |
| 14 | August 17, 1994 | 15.52 ft |
| 15 | November 6, 1977 | 15.52 ft |
| 16 | January 22, 1954 | 15.49 ft |
| 17 | February 5, 1960 | 15.48 ft |
| 18 | October 17, 1975 | 15.40 ft |
| 19 | February 21, 1953 | 15.10 ft |
| 20 | September 30, 1944 | 14.77 ft |
| 21 | February 21, 1954 | 14.24 ft |
| 22 | March 14, 1955 | 14.20 ft |
| 23 | January 9, 2024 | 14.12 ft |
| 24 | October 11, 2018 | 14.05 ft |
| 25 | April 17, 1998 | 13.26 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 27, 2024: 17.50 ft
- January 9, 2024: 14.12 ft
- November 12, 2020: 12.70 ft
- October 29, 2020: 15.86 ft
- October 11, 2018: 14.05 ft
- April 24, 2017: 10.04 ft
- February 3, 2016: 11.11 ft
- April 19, 2015: 7.63 ft
- July 5, 2013: 8.75 ft
- May 14, 2012: 9.11 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.