SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gaston County, North Carolina on the SF Catawba River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02145000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15.5 ft
18,900 cfs
Moderate Flood
13 ft
13,000 cfs
Minor Flood
10 ft
7,800 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
6,200 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major, devastating flooding of the town of Cramerton is ongoing.
16.5 ft
Major Flooding continues. Several roads adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River in Cramerton and McAdenville may be inundated. Significant flooding of homes and businesses along the river may be ongoing. Additionally, floodwaters may be inundating parts of Lakeview Dr. in McAdenville and and Catawba Run in Lowell. Floodwaters may be impacting the Willow Rd. water treatment plant in McAdenville.
15.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters may be inundating the Cramerton Fire Department, Cramerton Drug Store, the former South Fork Masonic Lodge building, and adjacent homes and businesses along 8th Ave. Floodwaters may be flooding the lowest elevations of the Cramerton Police Department parking lot. Flooding of Duharts Creek may be impacting adjacent sections of Mayflower Rd., and Cramer Mountain Rd. may be inundated with several inches of water.
13 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding of Goat Island Park and Riverside Park is ongoing. Floodwaters are threatening the Cramerton Fire Department and adjacent businesses. The river is approaching the crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton.
12 ft
Minor Flooding continues. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters may approach the Cramerton Fire Department building at the intersection 8th Ave and 9th St. The parking lot behind the adjacent Cramerton Drug Company may be flooded. Floodwaters may approach one home along Riverside Dr. in Cramerton.
11.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. The South Fork Catawba River is likely inundating Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton with several inches of water. The pumping station at Pharr Yarns in McAdenville may begin to flood.
11 ft
Minor Flood Stage continues. The South Fork Catawba River may begin flooding Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton. Floodwaters may also approach residential yards along Catawba Run Rd., near the streamgauge. Hoyle Creek floodwaters, possibly due to backwater effects from the South Fork Catawba River, may begin to impact the Old Willis School Road bridge near Sandcastle Rd.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters are beginning to inundate Goat Island Park. More significant inundation is beginning to occur at Riverside Park. Floodwaters are approaching Riverside Dr near 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton.
9 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters begin to enter Riverside Park in Cramerton.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1940 | 21.33 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Aug 14, 1940 | 21.33 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 1970 | 17.38 ft | 24,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LOWN7
River
SF Catawba River
County
Gaston, NC
Coordinates
35.2853°N, 81.1011°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell?
The SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02145000) 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 SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
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Where is the SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gaston County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2853°N, 81.1011°W. USGS site number: 02145000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.