Ararat River at Ararat, NC
Is Ararat River at Ararat, NC flooding right now?
Ararat River at Ararat, NC measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
284 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.46 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 1979.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.46 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| 21.4 ft | 1947-06-14 |
| 21.17 ft | 1992-04-22 |
| 21.06 ft | 2016-08-04 |
| 17.63 ft | 1980-04-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher River near Copeland, NC | 8.2 mi | Surry County |
| Yadkin River at Siloam, NC | 8.4 mi | Surry County |
| Little Yadkin River at Dalton, NC | 10.9 mi | Stokes County |
| Mitchell River near State Road, NC | 15.1 mi | Surry County |
| Dan River near Francisco, NC | 16.3 mi | Stokes County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.