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Lake Wylie, Catawba River

River level
97.59 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
100.00 ft
Flood stage
102.00 ft
Record crest
100.11 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FOMS1

Record crest
100.11 ft
Flood stage
102.00 ft
Moderate flood
105.00 ft
Major flood
110.00 ft
Crest date
2003-03-20

In brief

The Catawba River at Lake Wylie, SC read 97.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.41 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge FOMS1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 100.00 ftMinor flooding 102.00 ftModerate flooding 105.00 ftMajor flooding 110.00 ft CURRENT 97.59 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 100.11 ft 2003-03-20
2 100.04 ft 2007-03-03
3 100.04 ft 2013-05-07
4 100.04 ft 2007-03-02
5 100.01 ft 2004-09-10
6 100.00 ft 1987-03-01
7 100.00 ft 1988-11-01
8 100.00 ft 1990-10-13

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 100.00 ft

    Full Pool.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Other gauges on the Catawba River

Frequently asked questions

Is the Catawba River flooding at Lake Wylie?

No. The Catawba River at Lake Wylie is at 97.59 ft, 2.41 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lake Wylie?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 100 ft, minor flooding 102 ft, moderate flooding 105 ft and major flooding 110 ft.

What is the highest the Catawba River has been at Lake Wylie?

The highest crest on record is 100.11 ft, on 2003-03-20.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FOMS1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.