Catawba River above Catawba
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 23.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 27.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 27.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.7 ft on Feb 8, 2020 (historic crest)
- 24.3 ft on Oct 2, 1990 (historic crest)
- 23.8 ft on Oct 9, 1977 (historic crest)
- 22.7 ft on Jun 10, 2019 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Adjacent flooding of low-lying woodlands is beginning. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. More significant flooding of adjacent wooded areas is beginning. Impacts may be observed at Landsford Canal State Park. |
| 27.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. The USGS gaging station is no longer able to measure stage. This may be impacting operations at the adjacent Resolute Forest Products plant and the water treatment plant. Significant flooding of Landsford Canal State Park is ongoing and the public is advised to avoid the area. |
| 30.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. The USGS gaging station is entirely submerged by floodwaters. Significant impacts to operations at the Resolute Forest Product plant and the water treatment plant may be ongoing. Significant and dangerous flooding of Landsford Canal State Park is likely. |
| 55.0 ft | Record, Major Flooding continues. Flooding of the Resolute Forest Products plant and the water treatment plant may be imminent, possibly requiring evacuation and closure. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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