-660.5 cfs (-9.7%) since yesterday
55.06% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Yadkin River
was last observed at
6,151
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
12,200
acre-ft of water today; about 55%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
11,172 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
124,652 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,310 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Yadkin River At Enon
with a gauge stage of 3.91 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Yadkin River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,216 ft, the
Yadkin River At Patterson.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
6,150.9 cfs
Percent of Normal
55.06%
Maximum
124,652.0 cfs
2020-02-07
About the yadkin river
The Yadkin River is a major river in North Carolina, originating in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flowing through the Piedmont region before emptying into the Pee Dee River. It is approximately 215 miles long and has a drainage basin of 7,221 square miles. The river has a rich history, having been utilized by Native Americans for thousands of years and later becoming a vital source of power for textile mills and other industries. Today, the river is managed by several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, including the High Rock Lake and Badin Lake, which provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, primarily for irrigation of crops. Despite occasional pollution from nearby industries, the Yadkin River remains an important natural resource for the state of North Carolina.