Yadkin River At Elkin, Nc Realtime Data
YADKIN RIVER AT ELKIN, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
678
Discharge (cfs)
1.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 553 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.26 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 618 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The watershed of the Yadkin River is a mix of forest, agricultural land, and urbanized areas. The main tributaries of the Yadkin River include the Mitchell River, Ararat River, and Fisher River. High flows in the Yadkin River are typically observed in winter and spring due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. Large dams on the Yadkin River, including the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, provide flood control, recreation, and hydropower. Interesting facts about the Yadkin River include it being home to the endangered Appalachian elktoe mussel and having a popular kayaking section known as "The Big Bend."
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 868.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.26 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 866.94 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 553.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 68% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,010 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 22,700 cfs |
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