Station Name: CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,096 feet

Nearest Address:
5593 Powerhouse Rd
Morgantown, NC 28655
Burke County

GPS Coordinates: 35.7403611, -81.8346667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:23PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 9:15 PM

At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with torrential rainfall 10 miles southeast of Morganton, or 5 miles northeast of South Mountains State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Hickory, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Taylorsville, Morganton, Lenoir, St. Stephens, Longview, Sawmills, and Granite Falls. Extreme rainfall rates in excess of 3 inches per hour will be possible in these areas.

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek higher ground if threatened by flood waters. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.

Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 8:01PM EDT until May 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 8:01 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, McDowell. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Lake James State Park and Nebo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 7:46PM EDT until May 25 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, Rutherford. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Campers or hikers in the Mount Mitchell and Bald Top Mountain areas are advised to monitor local weather and be aware of any rising creaks or streams near by. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Mountains State Park. - HWY 74 along Hickory Creek and Old Clear Creek Rd. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:13PM EDT until May 26 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains, Bradley, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Sequatchie, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, Unicoi, Washington TN and West Polk. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected with showers and thunderstorms that move into the region this afternoon and evening. These rainfall rates will occur on top of poor antecedent soil conditions due to the recent wet pattern, and will lead to the risk of isolated flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 8:13PM EDT until May 26 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 12:15 AM

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Streams expected to be impacted include Hickory Creek, Cox Creek, and Puncheon Camp Creek. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock State Park, Edneyville, Gerton and Horse Shoe.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.