Catawba River at Lake Hickory/Oxford Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 100.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 101.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 105.0 ft; major flooding begins at 110.0 ft.
| Action stage | 100.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 101.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 105.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 110.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 104.7 ft on Aug 30, 1940 (historic crest)
- 101.7 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 100.1 ft on Sep 9, 2004 (historic crest)
- 100.1 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.0 ft | Full Pool. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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