Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
35 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
THIS STAGE WOULD LIKELY FLOOD THE BRIDGE ON HICKORY SHELBY ROAD
18.04 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED WITH HURRICANE FRANCES IN SEPTEMBER 2004
11 ft
BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM THAT CROSS THE SOUTH FORK CATAWWBA RIVER IN THE LINCOLNTON AREA IN LINCOLN COUNTY WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. LABORATORY ROAD AND SOUTH FORK ROAD WILL BE EITHER FLOODED OR CLOSE TO FLOODING.
10 ft
BANKFULL LEVEL
2.5 ft
2.5 TO 3.0 IN 6 HOURS CAUSED A 8 FT RISE IN RIVER
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 12, 1940 | 29.2 ft | 31,300 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1916 | 23 ft | 20,700 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 18.71 ft | 15,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HNRN7
River
South Fork Catawba River
County
Catawba, NC
Coordinates
35.6844°N, 81.4033°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Catawba River near HENRY FORK?
The South Fork Catawba River near HENRY FORK gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02143000) 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 South Fork Catawba River near HENRY FORK?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Catawba River near HENRY FORK is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Catawba River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Catawba River near HENRY FORK gauge located?
The gauge is located in Catawba County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6844°N, 81.4033°W. USGS site number: 02143000. 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