Yadkin River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Yadkin River is flowing at 1,170 cfs at Yadkin College, NC — 80% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 23 to 1,170 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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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 Yadkin College, the Yadkin River is running 1,170 cfs — 80% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 5 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 96% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Yadkin College (-18%).
How the 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
- Patterson1,216 ft 23 cfs102%
- Wilkesboro945 ft 451 cfs97%
- Elkin868 ft 678 cfs96%
- Enon707 ft 1,070 cfs85%
- Yadkin College642 ft 1,170 cfs80%
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 Yadkin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (96%).
Yadkin River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yadkin River At Patterson NC
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02111000 |
23 cfs | 102% | +7% | 1.06 ft | 3.9 ft below | 1,216 ft |
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Yadkin River At Wilkesboro NC
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02112000 |
451 cfs | 97% | -1% | 2.34 ft | 11.7 ft below | 945 ft |
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Yadkin River At Elkin NC
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 02112250 |
678 cfs | 96% | -2% | 1.47 ft | 16.5 ft below | 868 ft |
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Yadkin River At Enon NC
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 02115360 |
1,070 cfs | 85% | -5% | 2.80 ft | 21.2 ft below | 707 ft |
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Yadkin River At Yadkin College NC
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 02116500 |
1,170 cfs | 80% | -18% | 0.92 ft | 17.1 ft below | 642 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.
Paddle runs on the Yadkin River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters South Of High Point And Guilford County Line To Confluence With Pee Dee River | No live range | · | 25–172 cfs typical | II–III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Yadkin River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Yadkin River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Yadkin River
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. It is approximately 215 miles long and has a drainage basin of 7,221 square miles. The river has a rich history, having been utilized by Native Americans for thousands of years and later becoming a vital source of power for textile mills and other industries. Today, the river is managed by several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, including the High Rock Lake and Badin Lake, which provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, primarily for irrigation of crops. Despite occasional pollution from nearby industries, the Yadkin River remains an important natural resource for the state of North Carolina.
Fishing near the Yadkin River
About the Yadkin River
How is the Yadkin River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Yadkin River is flowing at 1,170 cfs at Yadkin College, NC, about 80% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 23 to 1,170 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Yadkin River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Yadkin River is at 96% 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 Yadkin River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Patterson (5.0 ft), Wilkesboro (14.0 ft), Elkin (18.0 ft), Enon (24.0 ft), Yadkin College (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Yadkin River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.