RIVER GAUGE · CATAWBA RIVER
Catawba River at Lake Norman/Cowans Ford Dam
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level97.54 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action100 ft
Minor flood102 ft
Moderate flood105 ft
Major flood110 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 100 ft
Full Pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2004 | 100.93 ft | — |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 100.5 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1988 | 100.5 ft | — |
| Oct 22, 1990 | 100.5 ft | — |
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