Station Name: CATAWBA R AT RR BRIDGE AB NC 73 AT COWANS FORD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 643 feet

Nearest Address:
8899 State Rd 73
Stanley, NC 28164
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4277333, -80.9573417

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 2:06AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:06 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. 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 2:00AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

* 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.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 2:08AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:08 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 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 1:45AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:45 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:30 PM

* 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:45AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:45 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:30 PM

* 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.