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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

About this graph

Forecasts for the Yadkin River at Wilkesboro are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	22
Moderate Flood Stage:	17
Flood Stage:	14
Action Stage:	12
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 37.60 ft on 08/14/1940
(2) 22.45 ft on 09/18/1945
(3) 18.50 ft on 04/05/1957
(4) 18.30 ft on 09/30/1959
(5) 17.55 ft on 06/14/1947
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 12.70 ft on 11/12/2020
(2) 15.86 ft on 10/29/2020
(3) 14.05 ft on 10/11/2018
(4) 10.04 ft on 04/24/2017
(5) 11.11 ft on 02/03/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.36 ft on 12/08/1970
(2) 1.37 ft on 12/04/1965
(3) 1.45 ft on 09/18/1956
(4) 1.48 ft on 07/26/1930
(5) 1.50 ft on 09/28/1954
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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35	Wilkesboro, Ekin and other small towns downstream may be flooded.
32.5	The western approaches into north wilkesboro are flooded
28	Flood waters cut off the eastern approaches to north wilkesboro
25	The area between the river and the railroad tracks is flooded
22	Overflow of the right bank begins and flood waters affect the south approach to North Wilkesboro.
20	A few cottages and recreational camps are flooded
18	Extensive flooding of agricultural lands and the ball park
17	Low-lying secondary streets in Wilkesboro are affected and flooding begins at the old airfield.
16	Water continues to overflow the left bank covering local agricultural land and reaching the end of Wilkesboro Avenue.
14	Lowland flooding begins and water affects a portion of Wilkesboro Avenue in North Wilkesboro.

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Additional Information

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	10 Day (NAEFS)	10 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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