River stage
Catawba, Catawba River
- River level
- 10.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +5.34 ft
- Recent high
- 11.07 ft
- Recent low
- 5.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CTBS1
- 30-day change
- +4.95 ft
- Average
- 5.49 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.66 ft
In brief
The Catawba River at Catawba, SC read 10.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.54 ft below action stage. That is 4.95 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CTBS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.66 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 2 | 24.33 ft | 1990-10-02 |
| 3 | 23.81 ft | 1977-10-09 |
| 4 | 22.70 ft | 2019-06-10 |
| 5 | 22.69 ft | 2003-04-11 |
| 6 | 22.43 ft | 2003-03-21 |
| 7 | 21.76 ft | 1975-03-15 |
| 8 | 21.69 ft | 2015-12-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Adjacent flooding of low-lying woodlands is beginning.
- 23.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. More significant flooding of adjacent wooded areas is beginning. Impacts may be observed at Landsford Canal State Park.
- 27.00 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.
- 30.00 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.
- 55.00 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Catawba River flooding at Catawba?
No. The Catawba River at Catawba is at 10.46 ft, 9.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Catawba?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Catawba River has been at Catawba?
The highest crest on record is 24.66 ft, on 2020-02-08.
Is the Catawba River high or low right now at Catawba?
At 10.46 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CTBS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02147020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.