Catawba River at Lake James/Linville Dam
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/12/2025 4:00 AM EDTRecord: 110.7 ftLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 110 ft Moderate Flooding 105 ft Minor Flooding 102 ft Action 101 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
National Water Model Hydrograph
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Flood Impacts
- 110 - Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Lake James is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Homes and businesses near the lake may be stranded.
- 105.01 - ...impacts continued from the 105.0 foot statement...Floodwaters reaching depths of 4-6 feet are impacting yards, docks, and lake-access areas. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded.
- 105 - Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Lake James with considerable impacts to property. Lake James Landing, Marion Moose Campground, Lake James Getaways at Island Cir and Houseboat Ln, and Linville Shores Campground are all experiencing significant flooding with inundation of 2-4 feet likely. Impacts continued in the 105.01 statement...
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 110.70 ft | on 09-26-2024 |
| 2. | 100.25 ft | on 12-30-2015 |
| 3. | 100.34 ft | on 12-03-2015 |
| 4. | 102.25 ft | on 07-07-2013 |
| 5. | 104.04 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 110.70 ft | on 09-26-2024 |
| 2. | 100.25 ft | on 12-30-2015 |
| 3. | 100.34 ft | on 12-03-2015 |
| 4. | 102.25 ft | on 07-07-2013 |
| 5. | 104.04 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 6. | 100.52 ft | on 05-28-2011 |
| 7. | 103.91 ft | on 09-18-2004 |
| 8. | 107.36 ft | on 09-08-2004 |
| 9. | 101.96 ft | on 04-18-2003 |
| 10. | 101.07 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
| 11. | 103.95 ft | on 08-17-1994 |
| 12. | 102.20 ft | on 03-17-1990 |
| 13. | 101.20 ft | on 10-02-1989 |
| 14. | 100.60 ft | on 04-17-1987 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 110.70 ft | on 09-26-2024 |
| 2. | 107.36 ft | on 09-08-2004 |
| 3. | 104.04 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 4. | 103.95 ft | on 08-17-1994 |
| 5. | 103.91 ft | on 09-18-2004 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 110.70 ft | on 09-26-2024 |
| 2. | 107.36 ft | on 09-08-2004 |
| 3. | 104.04 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 4. | 103.95 ft | on 08-17-1994 |
| 5. | 103.91 ft | on 09-18-2004 |
| 6. | 102.25 ft | on 07-07-2013 |
| 7. | 102.20 ft | on 03-17-1990 |
| 8. | 101.96 ft | on 04-18-2003 |
| 9. | 101.20 ft | on 10-02-1989 |
| 10. | 101.07 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
| 11. | 100.60 ft | on 04-17-1987 |
| 12. | 100.52 ft | on 05-28-2011 |
| 13. | 100.34 ft | on 12-03-2015 |
| 14. | 100.25 ft | on 12-30-2015 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 1210.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 1205.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 1202.00 ft |
| action | 1201.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 1197.93 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 1100.00 ft |
Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
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