Flat Shoal Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flat Shoal Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Flat Shoal Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Ararat River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Surry
Physical characteristics
Main source	Stoney Creek divide on south side of Chestnut Ridge about 4 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina 1,438 ft (438 m) 36°28′11″N 080°30′54″W / 36.46972°N 80.51500°W / 36.46972; -80.51500
River mouth	Ararat River Ararat, North Carolina 890 ft (270 m) 36°24′18″N 080°33′42″W / 36.40500°N 80.56167°W / 36.40500; -80.56167
Length	7.97 mi (12.83 km)
Basin features
Progression	south and southwest
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	8.88 square miles (23.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Old Farm Trail, Armstrong Road, Simmons Grove Church Road, Simmons Road, Beck Lane, US 52, Old US 52, Long Hill Road, Ararat-Longhill Road

Flat Shoal Creek is a 7.97 mi (12.83 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Course

Flat Shoal Creek rises on the Stoney Creek divide (south side of Chestnut Ridge) about 4 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina. Flat Shoal Creek then flows south before turning southwest to join the Ararat River at Ararat, North Carolina.

Watershed

Flat Shoal Creek drains 8.88 square miles (23.0 km²) of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 341.81, and is about 53% forested.