Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:41PM EDT until September 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:41pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Burke County in western North Carolina...
East Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 641 PM EDT, Lake James has responded to torrential rainfall and
catastrophic inflows entering the headwaters of the Catawba
River. Significant shoreline flooding, capable of inundating
homes and other structures, is occurring. A pool level of 110
feet is occurring which is 10.0 feet over full pond. The current
record pool elevation at Lake James is 107.36 feet which occurred
in September 8, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. Major Flood Stage
is 110.0 feet. This lake level will cause unprecedented,
catastrophic flooding of Lake James and adjacent reaches of the
Catawba River.
Residents are encouraged to heed guidance from local officials and
emergency management on any potential impacts to property. Drivers
are encouraged to heed any barricades and avoid all flooded areas.
This has the potential to be a historic and extremely dangerous
event. Please stay weather aware and monitor lake levels and Duke
Energy projections closely for any changes.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Glen Alpine, Lake James, Lake James State Park and Nebo.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Burke, NC; McDowell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC