River stage
Elkin, Yadkin River
- River level
- 7.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +5.80 ft
- Recent high
- 10.32 ft
- Recent low
- 0.98 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ELKN7
- 30-day change
- +5.81 ft
- Average
- 1.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.50 ft
In brief
The Yadkin River at Elkin, NC read 7.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.85 ft below action stage. That is 5.81 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ELKN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.50 ft | 1940-08-16 |
| 2 | 36.00 ft | 1916-07-08 |
| 3 | 24.88 ft | 1983-04-10 |
| 4 | 24.11 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 5 | 23.52 ft | 1970-08-10 |
| 6 | 22.80 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 7 | 22.64 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 8 | 22.52 ft | 2020-10-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Flooding of the parking lot at Crater Park begins.
- 18.50 ft
Rockford Road near Rockford floods.
- 21.00 ft
Widespread lowland flooding along the river.
- 24.00 ft
Two to three blocks of Elkin are inundated.
- 27.00 ft
Flooding begins at True Textiles Manufacturing Company main building.
- 37.60 ft
Record flooding affects Elkin.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yadkin River flooding at Elkin?
No. The Yadkin River at Elkin is at 7.15 ft, 8.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Elkin?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Yadkin River has been at Elkin?
The highest crest on record is 37.5 ft, on 1940-08-16.
Is the Yadkin River high or low right now at Elkin?
At 7.15 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ELKN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02112250). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.