Catawba Creek near Catawba
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.2 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Jun 28, 1995 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Flooding begins along portions of Route 600 in Haymakertown and Route 737, Hogan Hollow Road. |
|---|---|
| 19.5 ft | Water reaches the bottom of the SR 779 bridge. |
| 23.0 ft | Water begins to overtop the SR 779 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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