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 Watch issued July 13 at 12:47AM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander. In western North Carolina, Avery, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell and Yancey. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected to continue across the Watch area this morning. Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. By Monday evening, 24-hour rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected across much of the Watch area, although locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.