Streamflow discharge was last observed at 919 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.26 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 915 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several streams and tributaries and is also dammed in certain areas. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flows in the winter and spring due to increased rainfall and snowmelt. During the summer and fall, the river experiences lower flows due to reduced rainfall. The hydrology of the Catawba River is unique in that it is home to the endangered Carolina Heelsplitter mussel, which relies on clean and healthy water to survive. Additionally, the river has a history of being used for hydroelectric power generation, with several dams still in operation today.
| Elevation | 495.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.26 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 488.21 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 919.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 70% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,330 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 48,300 cfs |