Catawba River at Lake Rhodhiss Dam
Caldwell County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 104 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Floodwaters may approach homes and businesses between Morganton and Lake Rhodhiss. Backwater effects will impact several tributaries including Silver Creek and Lower Creek, causing flooding of low-lying areas along the tributaries, including at Antioch Rd. River access points will be flooded, including at Huffman Bridge Rd. The Catawba River Greenway near Morganton is likely flooded as well.
- 103 ft
Action/Advisory Stage flooding continues. Backwater effects may impact several tributaries including Silver Creek and Lower Creek, causing flooding of low-lying areas along the tributaries, including at Antioch Rd. River access points will be flooded, including at Huffman Bridge Rd. The Catawba River Greenway near Morganton may be flooded as well.
- 100 ft
Full Pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1940 | 110.1 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 109.62 ft | 94,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 107.41 ft | — |
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