Catawba River above Catawba
York County, South Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 55 ft
Record, Major Flooding continues. Flooding of the Resolute Forest Products plant and the water treatment plant may be imminent, possibly requiring evacuation and closure.
- 30 ft
Major Flood Stage. The USGS gaging station is entirely submerged by floodwaters. Significant impacts to operations at the Resolute Forest Product plant and the water treatment plant may be ongoing. Significant and dangerous flooding of Landsford Canal State Park is likely.
- 27 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. The USGS gaging station is no longer able to measure stage. This may be impacting operations at the adjacent Resolute Forest Products plant and the water treatment plant. Significant flooding of Landsford Canal State Park is ongoing and the public is advised to avoid the area.
- 23 ft
Minor Flood Stage. More significant flooding of adjacent wooded areas is beginning. Impacts may be observed at Landsford Canal State Park.
- 20 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Adjacent flooding of low-lying woodlands is beginning.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2020 | 24.66 ft | 71,700 cfs |
| Oct 1, 1990 | 24.33 ft | 72,700 cfs |
| Oct 8, 1977 | 23.81 ft | 73,600 cfs |
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