Raingage at Yadkin River at Yadkin College, NC

Operation of the gage will cease on 9/30/2025, after funding ends. Questions regarding extending the operation beyond 9/30/2025 can be directed to the Acting Assistant Director for Data for NC Andrew Knaak (aknaak@usgs.gov, (470) 328-9730).

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Location details and information

Metadata Element	Location Metadata	Metadata Code
Agency	U.S. Geological Survey	USGS
Site identification number	355113080230345	_n/a
Site name	RAINGAGE AT YADKIN RIVER AT YADKIN COLLEGE, NC	_n/a
Site type	Atmosphere	AT
DMS latitude	355116.00	_n/a
DMS longitude	0802252.20	_n/a
Decimal latitude	35.85444444	_n/a
Decimal longitude	-80.3811667	_n/a
Latitude-longitude method	Mapping grade GPS unit (handheld accuracy range 12 to 40 ft)	G
Latitude-longitude accuracy	Accurate to + or - .01 sec (Differentially-Corrected GPS).	H
Latitude-longitude datum	North American Datum of 1983	NAD83
Decimal Latitude-longitude datum	North American Datum of 1983	NAD83
District	North Carolina	37
State	North Carolina	37
County	Davidson County	057
Country	US	_n/a
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Subbasin hydrologic unit	Upper Yadkin	03040101
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Flags for instruments at site	YNNNYNNNNNNNNYNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN	_n/a
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Time Zone abbreviation	EST	_n/a
Site honors Daylight Saving Time	Y	_n/a
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Operated in cooperation with:

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - NC DEQ