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

Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:11AM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 6:11 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 4:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Spartanburg, North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 4:00 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 5:00 PM

The combination of dry fine fuels, light rainfall on Friday, relative humidities between 15 and 25 percent, and northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires during Saturday afternoon. Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Burning is discouraged if not performed by trained professionals tomorrow. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.