Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, NC
Is Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, NC flooding right now?
Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, NC measured 1.35 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.35 ft
Streamflow
127 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.55 ft on Wed, Sep 8, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.55 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 15.72 ft | 2018-05-30 |
| 15.22 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 15.15 ft | 1998-01-08 |
| 13.72 ft | 2013-05-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Old Catawba River below Catawba Dam near Bridgewater, NC | 10.3 mi | Burke County |
| Linville River near Nebo, NC | 12.1 mi | Burke County |
| South Toe River near Celo, NC | 12.2 mi | Yancey County |
| Catawba River at Sr1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, NC | 13.2 mi | Burke County |
| Swannanoa River at Interstate 40 at Black Mtn, NC | 14.6 mi | Buncombe 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.