Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:48AM EDT until September 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 11:48pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 5:00am
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 ongoing and continuing through
early this afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting
with a stationary front, and another beginning tonight 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. The forecast crest has been increased from 10.7 feet to
14.1 feet because the previous forecast did not include the rainfall
expected between Friday morning and Friday afternoon as it was
beyond the forecast period. Note that, at high levels, the South
Fork Catawba River is very sensitive to small changes in
basin-averaged rainfall, which may result in notable changes to the
forecast crest.
There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast.
Major flooding is possible. Please maintain awareness of the latest
forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding
is expected.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at Lowell.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday morning.
* 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 1:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.7 feet and nearly
steady.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood
Stage late Friday morning to Moderate Flood Stage Friday
afternoon and a crest of 14.1 feet by Friday evening. It
will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late Saturday evening.
NOTE: There is a potential for the crest to exceed the Major
Flood Stage of 15.5 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 Sunday morning at 800 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC