Catawba River at Mountain Island Lake/Mountain Island Dam

Last updated: Apr 2, 2025, 12:06 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 106.5 - Major Flooding continues. Devastating, widespread structural flooding along Lake Dr, Riverside Dr, & Riverhaven Dr below the dam is ongoing. First-floor inundation of some unelevated homes is exceeding 4 feet with some homes experiencing 5-7 feet of inundation. Riverside Dr and Riverhaven Dr are submerged by 2-5 feet of floodwaters. Water rescues may be ongoing.
  • 105.5 - Major Flood Stage. Devastating, widespread structural flooding along Lake Dr, Riverside Dr, & Riverhaven Dr below the dam is beginning. Significant inundation of crawl spaces, basements, & garages is ongoing. Unelevated, first-floor flooding is beginning. Evacuations should be complete, but water rescues may be ongoing. Backwater effects along tributary is causing first-floor inundation of some homes along Beagle Club Rd. Lake waters may be beginning to enter a crawl space at 6210 Glenn Teague Rd.
  • 104.5 - Moderate Flooding continues. A dangerous situation is developing downstream if the lake continues to rise. Significant outbuilding inundation is worsening, with water approaching homes. Catawba River floodwaters are beginning to inundate Riverside Dr near Lake Dr and are approaching Riverhaven Dr. approximately 1500 ft from Hart Rd intersection. Preparations to evacuate downstream of the dam should be complete; residents are strongly encouraged to heed guidance from Char-Meck Emergency Management.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.3338, -80.9868
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO GSP
County Gaston

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 107.88 ft on 09-29-2024
2. 106.91 ft on 06-10-2019
3. 102.48 ft on 07-07-2013
4. 104.02 ft on 05-07-2013
5. 101.57 ft on 01-28-2010

Historic Crests

1. 109.60 ft on 08-30-1940
2. 107.88 ft on 09-29-2024
3. 106.91 ft on 06-10-2019
4. 105.05 ft on 09-10-2004
5. 104.02 ft on 05-07-2013

Gauge Photos

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view of mountain island dam

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

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WFO Information

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