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 Warning issued July 24 at 1:29AM EDT until July 24 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff is expected. * WHERE...West Central Rowan County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 128 AM EDT, Automated river gauges indicated rapid rises due to runoff from previous rainfall. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Despite an earlier drop in river stage, continued runoff has resulted in a recent increase in river stage along the Second Creek watershed. At 120 AM EDT, the stream gauge on Second Creek near US-70 was in action stage, and rapidly approaching minor flood stage, which for this stream gauge occurs at 14 feet. Flooding of adjacent low-lying farmland is anticipated in response, and should continue for much of the overnight. Impacted crossings upstream may include at White Rd, Lyerly Rd, Upright Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear Poplar Rd. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Piedmont Research Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.