Streamflow discharge was last observed at 257 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.02 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 371 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary constituents of the river are precipitation, groundwater, and surface runoff. The river has a few tributaries that contribute to its flow, including the Roaring River and the Reddies River. The river is also home to several dams, including the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. The flow of the Yadkin River at Wilkesboro, NC varies seasonally, with higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the river is home to several species of fish, including the American shad and the striped bass, which migrate up the river to spawn.
| Elevation | 945.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.02 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 257.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 943.77 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 626 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,590 cfs |