RIVER GAUGE · CATAWBA RIVER
Catawba River above Rock Hill
York County, South Carolina
Water level3.30 ft
Flow971 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
AREAS BETWEEN THE RIVER AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND ALONG PUMP STATION ROAD WILL BE FLOODED.
- 14 ft
BUILDINGS AND PARKING LOTS WILL BE FLOODED ON HERRONS FERRY RD BELOW CHERRY RD/HWY 21
- 13 ft
RIVER WILL FLOOD PIEDMONT MEDICAL TRAIL AREA AND PARTS OF BRAKFIELD DRIVE AREA ON HERRONS FERRY ROAD.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1901 | 24.15 ft | 151,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1945 | 20.84 ft | 76,800 cfs |
| Dec 29, 1901 | 19.7 ft | 108,000 cfs |
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