River NC SC

Catawba River

North Carolina • 34.9981, -81.1331

Length

219 mi

353 km

Elevation

1,721′ → 223′

1,498 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.13%

6.8 ft/mi

Drainage

4,396 mi²

11,385 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

2.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

449 mi

723 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Catawba River

There are 7 USGS water level monitoring stations on Catawba River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 47 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Catawba River.