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 Warning issued January 31 at 1:13PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills around 0 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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 31 at 1:16PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:16 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with loss of traction on roadways and low visibilities.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:00PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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 31 at 7:04PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:04 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:50PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:50 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 12:47PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:47 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches, with areas along and east of I-77 seeing the highest accumulations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty winds today 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 Warning issued January 31 at 6:51PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 3:34PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Piedmont and western Sandhills. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult and closures to infrastructure may occur.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 3:19PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 3:19PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.