Ararat River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Ararat River is flowing at 221 cfs at Ararat, NC — 110% of normal for the date and down 32% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Ararat River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Ararat, the Ararat River is running 221 cfs — 110% of normal, down 32% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 110% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Ararat (-32%).
How the Ararat River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Ararat882 ft 221 cfs110%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Ararat River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (110%).
Ararat River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ararat River At Ararat NC
Oct 14, 3:15 AM · USGS 02113850 |
221 cfs | 110% | -32% | 1.17 ft | 11.8 ft below | 882 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Ararat River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ararat River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Ararat River
The Ararat River, located in North Carolina, has a length of 44 miles and is a tributary of the Yadkin River. The river was historically used for transportation of goods and materials, particularly during the early 1900s. Today, the river serves several purposes, including hydroelectricity generation and recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The Ararat River is also essential for agriculture as it provides irrigation for crops. There are two dams along the river: the Ararat River Dam and the Ararat River Power Plant Dam, both of which are managed by Duke Energy. The Ararat River Reservoir, formed by the Ararat River Dam, provides drinking water for Mount Airy, North Carolina, and the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Ararat River
About the Ararat River
How is the Ararat River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Ararat River is flowing at 221 cfs at Ararat, NC, about 110% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ararat River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ararat River is at 110% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Ararat River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Ararat (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.