RIVER GAUGE · CATAWBA CREEK
Catawba Creek near Catawba
Botetourt County, Virginia
Water level1.84 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft895 cfs
Minor flood7 ft2,600 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft7,990 cfs
Major flood14 ft12,600 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Water begins to overtop the SR 779 bridge.
- 19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the SR 779 bridge.
- 7 ft
Flooding begins along portions of Route 600 in Haymakertown and Route 737, Hogan Hollow Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 19.19 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1995 | 11.34 ft | 8,640 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 10.35 ft | 7,740 cfs |
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