Yadkin River at Wilkesboro, NC
Is Yadkin River at Wilkesboro, NC flooding right now?
Yadkin River at Wilkesboro, NC measured 2.26 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.26 ft
Streamflow
390 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.6 ft on Wed, Aug 14, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.6 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 22.45 ft | 1945-09-18 |
| 18.5 ft | 1957-04-05 |
| 18.3 ft | 1959-09-30 |
| 17.55 ft | 1947-06-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Reddies River at North Wilkesboro, NC | 2.0 mi | Wilkes County |
| Yadkin River below W Kerr Scott Dam near Buck, NC | 4.5 mi | Wilkes County |
| Roaring River near Roaring River, NC | 8.8 mi | Wilkes County |
| Lower Little River near All Healing Springs, NC | 15.2 mi | Alexander County |
| Elk Creek at Elkville, NC | 15.4 mi | Wilkes County |
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