Station Name: CATAWBA RIVER AT GREAT FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 358 feet

Nearest Address:
Tom G Mangum Bridge
Great Falls, SC 29720
Lancaster County

GPS Coordinates: 34.59805556, -80.8905556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 11:49AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 4:49 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 12:52PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:52 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider adjusting travel plans. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:26AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 1:22AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:22 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 9:52PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 7:20AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:47AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:47 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below possible. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:00AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:00AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 1:54AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:54 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Localized areas of significant snow amounts will be possible. * WHERE...The Piedmont and western Sandhills. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult or even impossible at times Saturday into Sunday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.