Yadkin River at Patterson, NC
Is Yadkin River at Patterson, NC flooding right now?
Yadkin River at Patterson, NC measured 1.11 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.11 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.8 ft on Tue, Aug 7, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.8 ft | 1973-08-07 |
| 12.7 ft | 1940-08-13 |
| 9.38 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 8.44 ft | 1989-11-16 |
| 8.25 ft | 1990-10-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek at Elkville, NC | 10.3 mi | Wilkes County |
| Wilson Creek at Secondary Road 1335 at Adako, NC | 10.8 mi | Caldwell County |
| Lower Creek near Sr1501 near Morganton, NC | 12.2 mi | Burke County |
| Johns River at Arneys Store, NC | 13.8 mi | Burke County |
| Upper Little River at Sr1740 at Petra Mills, NC | 15.0 mi | Caldwell County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.