Catawba River at Lookout Shoals Lake/Lookout Shoals Dam
Critical Stages
102' - Action
103' - Flood
104' - Moderate
106' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 97.92 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 97.92 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 97.85 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 97.77 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 97.78 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 97.82 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 97.8 | -999 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 97.86 | -999 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 97.87 | -999 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 97.85 | -999 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 97.88 | -999 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 97.84 | -999 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 97.66 | -999 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 97.61 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 97.55 | -999 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 97.47 | -999 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 97.51 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 97.63 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 97.64 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 97.7 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 97.71 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 97.7 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 97.75 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 97.77 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 97.75 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 97.8 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 97.82 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 97.8 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 97.85 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 97.87 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 97.84 | -999 |
108' -
Major flooding continues. Devastating, widespread structural flooding within the Carpenters Cove community and along portions of Longfield St near Shadeview Ln is ongoing. Significant first-floor inundation is ongoing, exceeding 4 feet in several locations. Water rescues may be ongoing.
106' -
Major Flood Stage. Devastating, widespread structural flooding in the Carpenters Cove community and near the intersection of Longfield St and Shadeview Ln is imminent. Significant inundation of crawl spaces and basements is underway. Unelevated, first-floor flooding is beginning. Evacuations should be complete, but water rescuses may be ongoing.
104' -
Moderate Flood Stage. Lake floodwaters are approaching some homes in the Carpenters Cove community; electricity shutoff is imminent. Impacted residents, especially in the Carpenters Cove community, should be completing preparations to evacuate and heeding guidance from Catawba County Emergency Management.
103.5' -
Minor Flooding continues. Electricity may need to be turned off shortly for a few homes in the Carpenters Cove community as water approaches electrical boxes near homes. Crawl space flooding at 4867 Longfield St is imminent.
103' -
Minor Flood Stage. Significant inundation of low-lying areas including residential yards, docks, and boat-launch areas is ongoing around Lookout Shoals Lake. Lake floodwaters are approaching the crawl space of 4867 Longfield St. Residents along Longfield St and in the Carpenters Cove community should have completed the protection of property adjacent to the lake and be prepared to follow evacuation guidance from Catawba County Emergency Management.
102' -
Action/Advisory Stage. Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas including residential yards, docks, and boat-launch areas is ongoing. Residents should take immediate actions to protect property adjacent to the lake and monitor messaging from Catawba County Emergency Management.
100' -
Full Pool. Water begins flowing over the uncontrolled spillway of Lookout Shoals Dam.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1940 | 114.4 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 109.45 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | 108.3 |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 108.19 |
| Sep 9, 2004 | 107.36 |
| Jan 15, 1995 | 107 |
| May 6, 2013 | 106.98 |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 105.5 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 105.13 |
| Mar 1, 1987 | 105 |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 104.73 |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 104.73 |
| Oct 13, 1990 | 104.7 |
| Oct 1, 1989 | 104.2 |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 104 |
| Mar 24, 1993 | 103.9 |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 103.9 |
| Mar 30, 1991 | 103.3 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 103.27 |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 102.6 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.