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

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 6:51PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 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 9:30PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 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...Following heavy snowfall, many roads are nearly impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds are producing areas of blowing snow, which will cause very poor visibility at times overnight.

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 6:51PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 6:51PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. 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 9:30PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations generally of less than one inch, but possibly higher along the immediate Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow has made many roads impassable. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds are producing areas of blowing snow, which will cause very poor visibility at times overnight.

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 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:13 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 7:12PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:12 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.