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Yadkin River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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 cautionUse 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.
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.
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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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