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 Watch issued July 23 at 12:59PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue moving along a slow-moving cold front through this afternoon. While additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected to be widespread across the watch area this afternoon, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 3 inches are possible, enhancing the potential for flash flooding in these areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.