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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 02111000, as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
77 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.54 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YADKIN RIVER AT PATTERSON, NC (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Yadkin River

H: 77° L: 68°
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
74°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
66%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
6.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Overcast
71°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Light rain shower
74°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Light rain shower
72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yadkin River?
Yadkin River is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Yadkin River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Yadkin River in North Carolina is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 02111000, 4.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Yadkin River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 27 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Yadkin River rated?
Yadkin River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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