Station Name: CATAWBA RIVER BL LOOKOUT SHOALS DAM NR SHARON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 787 feet

Nearest Address:
678 Island Ford Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
Iredell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.75719444, -81.08915

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 3:12AM EDT until July 13 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:12 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Burke County in western North Carolina... West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. High flows and rises to near bankfull on smaller streams and creeks... especially on Wilson Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 310 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen in just over an hour. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Collettsville and Edgemont. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood Watch issued July 12 at 11:51PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun July 12, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers with embedded thunderstorms will be possible into Monday. Rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches will be possible in the heavier downpours. Repeated rounds of rain could cause flash flooding. - 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.

Flood Watch issued July 12 at 11:51PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun July 12, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes and Surry, Virginia, including the following areas, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following area, Mercer. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers with embedded thunderstorms will be possible into Monday. Rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches will be possible in the heavier downpours. Repeated rounds of rain could cause flash flooding. - 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.