The Yadkin River is a major river in North Carolina, originating in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flowing through the Piedmont region before emptying into the Pee Dee River.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Yadkin River
was last observed at
3,621
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,183
acre-ft of water today; about 44%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,221 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
124,652 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,360 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Yadkin River At Enon
with a gauge stage of 2.88 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Yadkin River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,216 ft, the
Yadkin River At Patterson.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-17 |
| Discharge Volume | 7,183 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
3,621.2 cfs
-18.8 cfs (-0.52%) |
| Percent of Normal | 44.05% |
| Maximum |
124,652.0 cfs
2020-02-07 |
| Seasonal Avg | 8,221 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yadkin River At Patterson
USGS 02111000 |
25 cfs | 1.07 ft | -3.08 | |||||
|
Yadkin River At Wilkesboro
USGS 02112000 |
473 cfs | 2.39 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Yadkin River At Elkin
USGS 02112250 |
733 cfs | 1.54 ft | -3.68 | |||||
|
Yadkin River At Enon
USGS 02115360 |
1030 cfs | 2.88 ft | 0.98 | |||||
|
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
USGS 02116500 |
1360 cfs | 1.05 ft | 0 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Yadkin River is one of the longest rivers in North Carolina, flowing 215 miles (346 km). It rises in the northwestern portion of the state near the Blue Ridge Parkway's Thunder Hill Overlook. Several parts of the river are impounded by dams for water, power, and flood control. The river becomes the Pee Dee River at the confluence of the Uwharrie River south of the community of Badin and east of the town of Albemarle. The river flows into South Carolina near Cheraw, which is at the Fall Line. The entirety of the Yadkin River and the Great Pee Dee River is part of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin.