River NC

Uwharrie River

North Carolina • 35.4315, -80.0166

Length

63 mi

101 km

Elevation

858′ → 277′

581 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.18%

9.3 ft/mi

Drainage

387 mi²

1,003 km²

Avg Flow

437 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

298 mi

480 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Uwharrie River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Uwharrie River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Uwharrie River.