Creek NC

Yellow Creek

Name: Yellow Creek
Address: NC, US

North Carolina • 35.4138, -83.8387

Length

8 mi

14 km

Elevation

2,953′ → 1,449′

1,504 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

3.39%

178.8 ft/mi

Drainage

13 mi²

35 km²

Avg Flow

37 cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

665 mi

1,071 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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