Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Morgantown, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Lake James State Park; Bridgewater, NCStation 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
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Weather for Morgantown, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 89°F
L: 63°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 58°F

Sun
H: 89°F
L: 60°F

Mon
H: 80°F
L: 63°F

Tue
H: 88°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 34 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 5:58 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:12 AM - 8:42 AM5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
Minor Periods
10:42 AM - 12:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 10:35PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC and Ashe, southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following area, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in repeat heavy rainfall through this tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible with the remnants of tropical storm Arthur late tonight and early Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 5:58 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:12 AM - 8:42 AM5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
Minor Periods
10:42 AM - 12:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 6:44 PM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:59 AM - 9:29 AM6:14 PM - 8:44 PM
Minor Periods
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM12:04 AM - 1:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 7:27 PM
Moonset: 1:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:43 AM - 10:13 AM6:57 PM - 9:27 PM
Minor Periods
12:51 AM - 2:21 PM12:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 PM
Moonset: 1:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
1:52 PM - 3:22 PM12:54 AM - 2:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 8:52 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:08 AM - 11:38 AM8:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM1:19 AM - 2:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
