Station Name: CATAWBA RIVER AT NC HIGHWAY 16 NR MILLERSVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 840 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 16 S
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Alexander County

GPS Coordinates: 35.82246667, -81.1905361

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:35PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:35 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:45 AM

Snow showers may lead to additional accumulations, mainly for the western mountains tonight, tapering off to flurries tomorrow. Other locations will see snow ending tonight. Wet or snowy roads will remain slick as temperatures fall below freezing everywhere. Temperatures tomorrow will be slow to rise, and areas along and west of the Blue Ridge will not rise above freezing, keeping roads slippery. Please use caution if driving. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 12:53AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 4:53 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow Above 3500 Feet. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 11:22PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:22 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:45 AM

Snow showers may lead to additional accumulations, mainly for the western mountains tonight, tapering off to flurries tomorrow. Other locations will see snow ending tonight. Wet or snowy roads may remain slick as temperatures fall below freezing everywhere. Temperatures tomorrow will be slow to rise, and areas along and west of the Blue Ridge will not rise above freezing, keeping some roads slippery. Please use caution if driving. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 12:32AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 4:32 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 1-2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 7:50AM EDT until March 17 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.