South Fork Catawba River at Lowell, NC
Is South Fork Catawba River at Lowell, NC flooding right now?
No — South Fork Catawba River at Lowell, NC is at 2.42 ft, 7.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 80 min ago.
Gauge height
2.42 ft
Streamflow
378 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.33 ft on Thu, Aug 15, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 13.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.33 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 17.5 ft | 2013-07-29 |
| 17.38 ft | 1970-08-11 |
| 16.98 ft | 1945-09-19 |
| 16.22 ft | 2020-02-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Duharts Creek at Sr 2439 near Cramerton, NC | 2.6 mi | Gaston County |
| Catawba Creek at Boogertown, NC | 5.0 mi | Gaston County |
| Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mtn Is Dam near Mtn Is, NC | 7.3 mi | Gaston County |
| Long Creek near Rhyne, NC | 7.3 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Long Creek near Bessemer City, NC | 7.7 mi | Gaston 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.