Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in McDowell County, North Carolina on the Catawba River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CRMN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of the Catawba River is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
27 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings near the Catawba River. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
23 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Deeper flooding of low-lying areas is developing with secondary impacts to vulnerable property. More significant flood inundation of approximately 2-4 ft is beginning for low-lying areas adjacent to the Catawba River. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 ft of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements, crawl spaces, and primary roads.
21 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas is beginning. The Catawba River is beginning to flood adjacent, flood-prone areas including farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 ft of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 ft of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 ft.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CRMN7
River
Catawba River
County
McDowell, NC
Coordinates
35.7075°N, 82.0329°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion?
The Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Catawba River at N Main St (US 221 Business) 2 NW Marion gauge located?
The gauge is located in McDowell County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7075°N, 82.0329°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Emergency Management
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