Little Yadkin River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Little Yadkin River is flowing at 7.3 cfs at Dalton, NC — 43% of normal for the date and up 49% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Yadkin 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 Dalton, the Little Yadkin River is running 7.3 cfs — 43% of normal, up 49% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 43% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Dalton (+49%).
How the Little Yadkin 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
- Dalton829 ft 7.3 cfs43%
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 Little Yadkin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (43%).
Little Yadkin River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Yadkin River At Dalton NC
Oct 6, 3:15 AM · USGS 02114450 |
7.3 cfs | 43% | +49% | 0.39 ft | 829 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 Little Yadkin River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Yadkin 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).
Little Yadkin River
The Little Yadkin River is a tributary of the Yadkin River in North Carolina, USA. The river is approximately 34 miles long and its headwaters originate in the western part of Forsyth County. The Little Yadkin River has a drainage basin of over 200 square miles and is known for its clear water and excellent fishing opportunities. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Belews Lake Dam, which forms Belews Lake, one of the largest bodies of water in the region, and the Yadkin River’s High Rock Lake Dam. The river has been used for agricultural purposes, including livestock watering and irrigation, and also provides recreational opportunities like canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Fishing near the Little Yadkin River
About the Little Yadkin River
How is the Little Yadkin River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Little Yadkin River is flowing at 7.3 cfs at Dalton, NC, about 43% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Yadkin River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Yadkin River is at 43% 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.
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.