Yadkin River at Enon water level
River gauge, Yadkin River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,270 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Yadkin River at Enon is at 3.05 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.94 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.11 ft above typical. It is 20.95 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.72 ft, a difference of +0.33 ft.
It has dropped 0.59 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.41 ft and 10.12 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.94 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.22 ft – 3.85 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.72 ft+0.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.41 ft – 10.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.13 ft – 10.12 ft
- Highest on record
- 35.80 ftAugust 15, 1940
Floating and fishing near Yadkin River at Enon
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 20.95 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 42.00 ft
- Water reaches the road surface of the Old U.S. 421 Bridge. There will be significant flooding of farmland adjacent to the river.
- 36.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Water reaches the steel trusses supporting the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
- 32.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the parking lot of the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
- 28.00 ft
- Flooding reaches the base of the concrete stairway to the lower level of the Old U.S. 421 River Park.
- 24.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Flood waters will begin to impact the Old U.S. 421 River Park. The Donnaha Park River Access will be inundated.
- 22.00 ft
- Action Stage. The Yadkin River is at bankfull.
- 3.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.80 ft | August 15, 1940 |
| 2 | 29.52 ft | September 22, 1979 |
| 3 | 28.52 ft | November 12, 2020 |
| 4 | 27.83 ft | June 21, 1972 |
| 5 | 27.71 ft | April 10, 1983 |
| 6 | 27.69 ft | August 10, 1970 |
| 7 | 27.06 ft | October 12, 2018 |
| 8 | 26.68 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 9 | 26.58 ft | April 22, 1992 |
| 10 | 26.45 ft | March 1, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Yadkin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River at PattersonRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.07 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 63 mi |
| Yadkin River below W Kerr Scott Dam near BuckRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.89 ft | Normal | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Yadkin River at WilkesboroRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 2.33 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Yadkin River at ElkinRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.55 ft | Normal | −0.96 ft | 24 mi |
| Yadkin River at Yadkin CollegeRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.49 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Yadkin River at DaltonRiver gauge, Little Yadkin River | 0.43 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Hunting Creek near HarmonyRiver gauge, Hunting Creek | 0.33 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Ararat River at AraratRiver gauge, Ararat River | 0.97 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| South Yadkin River near MocksvilleRiver gauge, South Yadkin River | 2.02 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Abbotts Creek at LexingtonRiver gauge, Abbotts Creek | 3.12 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Dan River at Pine HallRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Dan River near FranciscoRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.54 ft | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Reedy Fork near Oak RidgeRiver gauge, Reedy Fork | 3.66 ft | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Yadkin River at Enon higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.72 ft.
What is flood stage for the Yadkin River at Enon?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 20.95 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Yadkin River at Enon in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.22 ft and 3.85 ft, based on 30 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Yadkin River at Enon today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Down 0.59 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Yadkin River at Enon rising or falling?
Down 0.59 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 4.03 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Yadkin River at Enon normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02115360(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.13289, -80.44527(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.05 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,270 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Yadkin River at Enon (usgs:02115360). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/yadkin-river-at-enon
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