Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 4:51PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has
issued a Flood Warning for the Pigeon River in North Carolina...
At Canton affecting Haywood County.
.Two unique rounds of rainfall, one beginning tonight and lasting
through early Thursday afternoon resulting from tropical moisture
interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning Thursday
night and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane
Helene, are expected to result in significant rises within the
Pigeon River watershed. Minor to Moderate flooding along the east
and west forks of the Pigeon River is likely, resulting in Minor
flooding along the Pigeon River near Canton.
The Pigeon River is a very flashy watershed and is very sensitive to
variations in heavy rainfall. There is a potential for crests to
exceed the current forecast crests. If the forecasted rainfall over
the next few days occurs very quickly or in a much shorter time
frame than currently expected, significant flooding along the Pigeon
River is possible and may approach the flooding that occurred during
Tropical Cyclone Fred in August 2021. It is absolutely imperative
that you maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to
respond to the worst-case scenario for your area.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pigeon River at Canton.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river will overflow its banks and
start to flood low-lying areas in Clyde.
* At 12.0 feet, at this level preventative flood action may be
required at the former paper plant. Areas on the right bank of the
river near Canton will begin to flood. This may include
residential yards on Fiberville Road and parts of Valley, North,
and Conley Streets.
* At 12.5 feet, A trailer park near Old Highway 19 and 23 outside of
Clyde may flood. Residential yards along Richland, Hyatt, and
Allens Creeks will be in danger of flooding, due to runoff and
back water from the Pigeon River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 1.5 feet.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood
Stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.0 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late
tomorrow evening.
NOTE: There is a potential for the crest to exceed 14.0 feet
and approach the Moderate Flood Stage of 15.0 feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 15.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.1 feet on 01/09/2024. The Pigeon River crested at 19.60
feet on August 18, 2021 during Tropical Cyclone Fred.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you live or are vacationing along any stream in the Pigeon River
watershed, including the East and West Fork Pigeon Rivers, have a
plan in place to seek higher ground before the heavy rain begins.
Do NOT wait for a warning to take action. Flee areas adjacent to
the stream before the stream rises significantly.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found
at www.weather.gov/gsp.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its
Action/Advisory Stage.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,
flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,
please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP
The next statement will be issued beforeFriday evening at 800 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Haywood, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC