Is the Catawba River flooding?
The Catawba River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Catawba River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Catawba River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, NC | No flooding | 1.40 ft | 11 ft | |
| Catawba River at Calvin, NC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Catawba River at Sr1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, NC | No flood stage defined | 1.69 ft | — | |
| Catawba River at Rhodhiss, NC | No flood stage defined | 9.85 ft | — | |
| Catawba River at Nc Highway 16 near Millersville, NC | No flood stage defined | 5.65 ft | — | |
| Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon, NC | No flood stage defined | 11.80 ft | — | |
| Catawba River at Rr Bridge above Nc 73 at Cowans Ford, NC | No flood stage defined | 2.89 ft | — |
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.