Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 6:47PM EDT until September 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 3:47pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has
issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Catawba River in North
Carolina...
At Lowell affecting Gaston 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
South Fork Catawba River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the
watershed from the South Mountains to Cramerton is expected to reach
3-5 inches.
There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast.
Significant flooding along the South Fork Catawba River near Lowell
and Cramerton cannot be ruled out. Moderate to Major flooding is
possible. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and
plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at Lowell.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage continues. The South
Fork Catawba River may begin flooding Riverside Dr. between 5th
and 6th Streets in Cramerton. Floodwaters may also approach homes
along Catawba Run Rd., near the streamgauge. Hoyle Creek
floodwaters, possibly due to backwater effects from the South Fork
Catawba River, may begin to impact the Old Willis School Road
bridge near Sandcastle Rd.
* At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is
developing adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River with
considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding of Goat
Island Park and Riverside Park is ongoing. Floodwaters are
threatening the Cramerton Fire Department and adjacent
businesses. The river is approaching the crawl spaces of homes
along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.7 feet and falling
slowly.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood
Stage late Friday morning to a crest of 10.7 feet Friday
evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage early
Saturday morning.
NOTE: There is a potential for the crest to exceed the
Moderate Flood Stage of 13.0 feet. If rainfall is
significantly higher than currently forecast, a reasonable
worst-case scenario would be a crest just above Major Flood
Stage near 16.0 feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 15.5 feet.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 before Saturday evening at 800 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC