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

Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 8:29PM EDT until May 26 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Watauga and Wilkes. * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Church Branch, Flat Branch, Clear Branch, Dugger Creek, Left Prong Stony Fork, Little Dugger Creek, Fall Creek, Elk Creek, Little Fork, Darnell Creek, Beaver Creek and Fish Dam Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilbar... Mc Grady... Maple Springs... Summit... Millers Creek... Elkville... Darby... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.

Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 11:08PM EDT until May 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher affecting Henderson and Buncombe Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher. * WHEN...From this evening to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Action Stage continues. Glenn Bridge Park river access is experiencing minor flooding. Westfeldt Park is experiencing scattered flooding. French Broad River floodwaters are causing isolated to widely scattered farmland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement will be issuedTuesday evening at 1115 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 10:06AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:06 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the French Broad River Near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher, affecting Henderson and Buncombe Counties... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues, but high water conditions will recede throughout the afternoon. * WHERE...French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. Isolated farmland flooding is occurring across the French Broad River Valley from Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.5 feet Sunday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.