What is the current flow on Old Catawba River?

Old Catawba River was running 40 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 02138816. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Old Catawba River

North Carolina. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 40 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 02138816. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Old Catawba River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
02138816	OLD CATAWBA R BL CATAWBA DAM NEAR BRIDGEWATER, NC	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).