CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC
USGS 02137727 · North Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
USGS 02137727 · North Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST; ranging 102 to 618 ft³/s; latest 226 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST | 226 | 2.11 | 61.9 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM EST | 235 | 2.14 | 62.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM EST | 241 | 2.16 | 62.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 250 | 2.19 | 62.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 261 | 2.22 | 61.9 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 269 | 2.24 | 61.5 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 285 | 2.28 | 61.2 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 297 | 2.31 | 60.8 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 314 | 2.35 | 60.4 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 335 | 2.4 | 60.3 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 361 | 2.46 | 60.3 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 397 | 2.54 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 430 | 2.61 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 469 | 2.69 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 508 | 2.77 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 554 | 2.86 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 591 | 2.93 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 618 | 2.98 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 608 | 2.96 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 591 | 2.93 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 524 | 2.8 | 60.1 | 102–221 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 393 | 2.53 | 60.1 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 302 | 2.32 | 60.1 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 223 | 2.1 | 60.1 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 166 | 1.9 | 59.9 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 140 | 1.8 | 59.9 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 132 | 1.77 | 59.9 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 120 | 1.72 | 59.9 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 118 | 1.71 | 59.7 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 59.7 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 59.5 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 59.4 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 59.2 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.8 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.6 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.5 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.3 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.3 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.3 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.3 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.3 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.5 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.5 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.5 | 89–234 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.6 | 89–234 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.6 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 58.8 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 59 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 59.2 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 59.4 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 59.2 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.8 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.5 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 58.1 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 57.6 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 57 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.5 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 55.8 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 55.4 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 55.2 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 55.2 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 55.2 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 102 | 1.64 | 55.4 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 55.8 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 102 | 1.64 | 55.9 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 102 | 1.64 | 56.1 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 56.3 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 56.7 | 85–233 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 56.8 | 85–233 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 57.2 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 57.4 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 57.7 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 57.9 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.1 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.3 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 58.1 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 58.1 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 57.7 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 57.2 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.8 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 113 | 1.69 | 56.5 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.1 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 55.8 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.8 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 55.8 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 55.8 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 55.9 | 82–238 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 56.1 | 82–238 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 56.1 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 56.3 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.5 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.5 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.7 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.7 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.8 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.8 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 56.7 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.5 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.3 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 56.1 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 55.9 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 111 | 1.68 | 55.8 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 108 | 1.67 | 55.6 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.6 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 55.8 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 55.8 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 55.9 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 56.1 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 56.3 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 104 | 1.65 | 56.5 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 106 | 1.66 | 56.5 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 56.7 | 80–228 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 56.8 | 80–228 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.4 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.6 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.7 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.9 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.9 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 57.7 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 57.6 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 57.4 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 57 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 56.7 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 56.3 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 55.9 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 55.8 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 55.9 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 56.1 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 56.3 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 56.7 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.4 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.6 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 57.9 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 106 | 1.66 | 58.1 | 86–236 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 58.5 | 86–236 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 58.8 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 59.2 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 59.7 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 59.9 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 60.1 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 113 | 1.69 | 59.9 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 113 | 1.69 | 59.5 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 113 | 1.69 | 59 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 115 | 1.7 | 58.3 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 115 | 1.7 | 57.6 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 120 | 1.72 | 56.8 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 120 | 1.72 | 56.1 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 115 | 1.7 | 55.6 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 115 | 1.7 | 55.6 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 55.6 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 55.8 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 56.1 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 56.5 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 56.8 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 108 | 1.67 | 57.2 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 57.4 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 57.6 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 57.9 | 92–212 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 58.1 | 92–212 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 58.5 | 88–213 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 58.8 | 88–213 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 111 | 1.68 | 59 | 88–213 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST; ranging 55.2 to 62.1 °F; latest 61.9 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST | 61.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM EST | 62.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM EST | 62.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 62.1 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 61.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 61.5 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 57.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 57 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 55.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 57.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 57.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 57.2 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 56.7 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 57 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 57 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 55.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 57 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 58.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 59.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 60.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 55.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 58.1 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 59 |
Map of USGS gauge 02137727 and the river around it
Where CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river and our water's map point.
Federal guidance. NC Wildlife Resources Commission publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a North Carolina rule, with N.C. Cooperative Extension's own figure added:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 61.9°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 62.1°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
Normal for Nov 5: 102–221 ft³/s (middle half of 46 years of record). Now: 226 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 226 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 46 years of record (1981–2026): 10th 67, 25th 102, median 152, 75th 221, 90th 440 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 56.7 ft³/s, highest 866 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 36.1%, from 166 to 226 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
This gauge is on our page for Catawba River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 36.1%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 2.11 ft stage, 302 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST (NWS gauge PLGN7; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:48 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.