Reddies River at North Wilkesboro water level
River gauge, Reddies River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 70.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Reddies River at North Wilkesboro, where the gauge shows 1.16 ft.
That puts it 0.13 ft above the median of 1.03 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.01 ft (+0.15 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.96 ft – 5.82 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.03 ft0.13 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.84 ft – 1.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.01 ft+0.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.96 ft – 5.82 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.81 ft – 5.82 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.02 ftAugust 14, 1940
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.02 ft | August 14, 1940 |
| 2 | 14.74 ft | September 27, 2024 |
| 3 | 14.07 ft | October 17, 1975 |
| 4 | 12.84 ft | August 10, 1970 |
| 5 | 12.70 ft | November 6, 1977 |
| 6 | 12.52 ft | March 11, 1952 |
| 7 | 12.35 ft | April 9, 1983 |
| 8 | 12.20 ft | September 17, 1945 |
| 9 | 12.01 ft | April 4, 1974 |
| 10 | 11.79 ft | October 29, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River at WilkesboroRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 2.34 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Yadkin River below W Kerr Scott Dam near BuckRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.89 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| West Kerr Scott Reservoir at Dam near WilkesboroReservoir, West Kerr Scott Reservoir | 1,029.74 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Elk Creek at ElkvilleRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 1.01 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Lower Little River near All Healing SpringsRiver gauge, Lower Little River | 0.67 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Yadkin River at ElkinRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.55 ft | Normal | −0.55 ft | 18 mi |
| South Fork New River near JeffersonRiver gauge, South Fork New River | 2.15 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Middle Little River at Moretz Dam near BethlehemRiver gauge, Middle Little River | 4.47 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Reddies River at North Wilkesboro compare with last year?
It is 0.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.01 ft.
What is a normal level for the Reddies River at North Wilkesboro in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.84 ft and 1.57 ft, based on 25 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Reddies River at North Wilkesboro today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Reddies River at North Wilkesboro rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.35 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Reddies River at North Wilkesboro normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Reddies River at North Wilkesboro?
The highest level on record is 22.02 ft on August 14, 1940.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02111500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.17500, -81.16889(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 70.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Reddies River at North Wilkesboro (usgs:02111500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/reddies-river-at-north-wilkesboro
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