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Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain water level

River gauge, Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for late October

Water level

8.44ft Down 2.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
71 °F
7 8 9 10

History

History
810ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21810ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
5101520ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 215101520ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
5101520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265101520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5101520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265101520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain reads 8.44 ft, a normal level for late October.

The median for late October is 7.67 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.77 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 7.37 ft, a difference of +1.07 ft.

The level is falling, down 2.18 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.04 ft and 10.77 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 71 °F.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
7.67 ft0.77 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
6.76 ft – 9.84 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
7.37 ft+1.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
7.04 ft – 10.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.78 ft – 10.58 ft

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Long Creek near RhyneRiver gauge, Long Creek 2.29 ft Very high +0.11 ft 2.4 mi
Gum Branch near ThriftRiver gauge, Gum Branch 1.69 ft High +0.01 ft 3.3 mi
Long Creek near Paw CreekRiver gauge, Long Creek 1.43 ft Normal +0.09 ft 4.3 mi
McDowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10River gauge, McDowell Creek 3.90 ft High +0.16 ft 5.3 mi
Gar Creek at Sr2074 near CroftRiver gauge, Gar Creek 1.02 ft Low ±0 5.4 mi
McDowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks CrossroadsRiver gauge, McDowell Creek Tributary 1.22 ft Very low −0.01 ft 6.1 mi
Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd near CharlotteRiver gauge, Paw Creek 1.24 ft Normal −0.01 ft 7 mi
Catawba River at Rr Bridge above NC 73 at Cowans FordRiver gauge, Catawba River 3.23 ft Low −2.17 ft 7 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.37 ft.

What is a normal level for the Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain in late October?

The median for late October is 7.67 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.76 ft and 9.84 ft, based on 11 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 8.44 ft. Down 2.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain rising or falling?

Down 2.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:0214267602 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.33401, -80.98641 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 8.44 ft 2026-10-21 10:00 Provisional
Water temperature 71 °F 2026-10-21 10:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mountain Is Dam near Mountain (usgs:0214267602). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/catawba-river-dnstrm-deck-mountain-is-dam-near-mountain

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