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

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 9:58AM EDT until July 23 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 9:58 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina... Rowan County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...River or stream flows to remain elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 953 AM EDT, Rainfall across the advised area will continue to accumulate this morning with widespread totals of 2 to 3 inches along with locally higher amounts. The threat of high water conditions will remain as well, especially between Interstates 40 and 85. FLooding of low-lying areas along Second, Third and Fourth creeks is likely. Elevated and out of bank conditions are expected as well throughout the Grants and Town Creek drainages around greater Salisbury. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kannapolis, Salisbury, Mooresville, China Grove, Spencer, Landis, Enochville, Granite Quarry, Rockwell, Cleveland, Faith, High Rock Lake, Lake Norman State Park, Lake Norman, Piedmont Research Station, Woodleaf, Mount Ulla, Gold Hill and Doolie. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Only 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 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 6:15AM EDT until July 23 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Davie County in the piedmont of North Carolina... East Central Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern Rowan County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 610 AM EDT, Additional pockets of heavy rain will fall across the advised area this morning aggravating lingering high water conditions throughout the South Yadkin basin. Rainfall totals since yesterday have ranged from 3.5 to 5.5 inches across a broad area from roughly Statesville to Mocksville. An additional inch of rain will fall this morning, and the threat of flooding of low-lying areas, as well as lingering and/or developing high water conditions will remain. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Statesville, Mocksville, Troutman, Bermuda Run, Cooleemee, Cleveland, Woodleaf, Cool Springs, Piedmont Research Station, Mount Ulla, Fork Church and Advance. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Only 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 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 7:28AM EDT until July 23 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 7:28 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Rowan County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 AM EDT, After a 2 to 3 inch rainfall early this morning around greater Salisbury, developing flooding of area streams and creeks is likely. Watch for the typically flooding of low-lying areas along Grants and Town Creeks. Localized urban and type and poor draining flooding around Salisbury is expected as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salisbury, China Grove, Spencer, Granite Quarry, Rockwell, Faith and High Rock Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Only 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 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 11:55AM EDT until July 23 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Nuisance to minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Mecklenburg County in the piedmont of North Carolina... Northern Union NC County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1150 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to training heavy rain showers, which have produced between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall over the past 45-60 minutes. Nuisance to minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in the Advisory area. Areas of greatest concern include flood-prone areas from Matthews to Indian Trail to Hemby Bridge, especially within the Crooked Creek and Goose Creek watersheds. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain may exacerbate flooding and may cause more significant flooding to develop. If storm-total rainfall amounts exceeds 3-4 inches over the next 1-2 hours, more significant flooding may develop and a Flash Flood Warning may be issued. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if streams start to rise. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings, Unionville, Wesley Chapel, Lake Park, Hemby Bridge, Fairview In Union County and New Salem. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 11:53AM EDT until July 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Anson, Chatham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland and Stanly. * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1153 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sanford, Albemarle, Southern Pines, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Troy, Carthage, Badin Lake, Pinehurst, Hamlet, Aberdeen, Biscoe, Ansonville, Hoffman, Seagrove, Plyler, Polkton, Locust, Whispering Pines and Norwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.