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Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River river run

North-Carolina, USA Uwharrie River Class II-III
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Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River -- North-Carolina paddle run
Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River North-Carolina · Uwharrie River
About this run

Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River

The Whitewater River in North Carolina has a headwaters section that runs south of High Point and the Guilford County line to its confluence with the Pee Dee River. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is typically between 200-500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this section of the river is considered to be Class II-III, with occasional Class IV rapids. The segment mileage for this section is approximately 12 miles.

There are specific rapids and obstacles to be aware of when navigating the Whitewater River, including Pinball, Fistful of Dollars, and Toilet Bowl. It is important to take all necessary safety precautions, including wearing appropriate gear such as helmets and life jackets, and having proper training and experience before attempting to navigate this section of the river.

There are specific regulations to the area that should also be observed, including obtaining the appropriate permits and adhering to the Leave No Trace principles. It is important to be respectful of the natural environment and to minimize impact on the river and surrounding areas.
StateNorth-Carolina
RiverUwharrie River
ClassII-III
Elevation427 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal15%
StreamgageUSGS 02128000
Latitude35.3870°
Longitude-80.0432°
Detailed forecast

Plan your run down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

Whitewater safety

Check the flow before you run
Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
Know your skill ceiling
Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
Wear the right gear
Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
Scout, set safety, and run with a team
Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
Respect the river
Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.

FAQ

About Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River

What's the optimal flow for Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River?

The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.

How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?

The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.

What's the whitewater class?

See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.

Where do I put in / take out?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.

Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.