Lower Yadkin HUC8 03040103
A 3,082 km² sub-basin of the South Atlantic-Gulf region in NC. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
46
Stressed
Drought index
138
Moderate
Area in D2+
0.65%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
100%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
32%
p7 of record
Water assets
1,502
0 springs · 407 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- ABBOTTS CREEK AT LEXINGTON, NC021215008 cfsp7 · much below normal
- UWHARRIE RIVER NEAR ELDORADO, NC0212350021 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 138 | 0.65 | 1/1 | p7 |
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