River stage
Yadkin River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Yadkin River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Yadkin River levels, gauge by gauge
The Yadkin River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Badin Lake | 540.23 ft | normal, steady |
| Elkin | 7.15 ft | normal, rising |
| Enon | 7.63 ft | normal, rising |
| High Rock Lake | 650.70 ft | normal, steady |
| Patterson | 1.49 ft | normal, rising |
| W. Kerr Scott Reservoir | 1041.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Wilkesboro | 6.44 ft | normal, rising |
| Yadkin College | 3.44 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Yadkin River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Elkin, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Elk Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Little River (NC, VA) 15 gauges
- Sugar Creek (NC) 2 gauges
- Smith River (NC, VA) 6 gauges
- Rocky River (NC) 1 gauge
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Dan River 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yadkin River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Yadkin River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Yadkin River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Badin Lake is at 540.23 ft; Elkin is at 7.15 ft; Enon is at 7.63 ft; High Rock Lake is at 650.70 ft.
Where is the Yadkin River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Yadkin River in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.