Total streamflow across the
Yadkin River
was last observed at
4,971
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,860
acre-ft of water today; about 35%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
14,208 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 1,900 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Yadkin River At Enon
with a gauge stage of 3.58 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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 9,860 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,971.3 cfs
-291.0 cfs (-5.53%) |
Percent of Normal | 34.99% |
Maximum |
124,652.0 cfs
2020-02-07 |
Seasonal Avg | 14,208 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yadkin River At Patterson
USGS 02111000 |
29 cfs | 1.17 ft | 0 | |||||
Yadkin River At Wilkesboro
USGS 02112000 |
545 cfs | 2.52 ft | 1.11 | |||||
Yadkin River At Elkin
USGS 02112250 |
937 cfs | 2 ft | -1.78 | |||||
Yadkin River At Enon
USGS 02115360 |
1560 cfs | 3.58 ft | -9.3 | |||||
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
USGS 02116500 |
1900 cfs | 1.78 ft | -5.94 |
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.