South Yadkin River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the South Yadkin River is flowing at 88 cfs near Mocksville, NC — 57% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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South 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 Mocksville, the South Yadkin River is running 88 cfs — 57% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
How the South 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
- Mocksville667 ft 88 cfs57%
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 South Yadkin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
South Yadkin River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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South Yadkin River Near Mocksville NC
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 02118000 |
88 cfs | 57% | -4% | 1.79 ft | 17.2 ft below | 667 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 South Yadkin River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
South 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).
South Yadkin River
The South Yadkin River is a 61.6-mile-long waterway that runs through North Carolina. It was historically used for transportation and agriculture, and in the 20th century, it was dammed to create several reservoirs, including High Rock Lake and Tuckertown Lake. These reservoirs provide drinking water and hydroelectric power for the region. The river's hydrology is affected by weather patterns and human activity, such as land use changes and dam releases. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding land is used for agriculture, with crops including corn and soybeans. Despite some pollution and erosion issues, efforts have been made to improve the water quality of the South Yadkin River.
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About the South Yadkin River
How is the South Yadkin River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the South Yadkin River is flowing at 88 cfs near Mocksville, NC, about 57% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the South Yadkin River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the South Yadkin River is at 57% 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 South Yadkin River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Mocksville (19.0 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.