Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:51PM EDT until September 28 at 12:27PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 9:51am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Pigeon River At Canton affecting Haywood 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 Pigeon River
watershed. Major flooding along the east and west forks of the
Pigeon River is likely, resulting in Major 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 the crest to
exceed the current forecast crest. 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. This is a rapidly
evolving situation.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pigeon River at Canton.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Several bridges in Canton and Fibreville
may be closed.
At 18.0 feet, US Highway 19 and 23 may be flooded and closed in
Clyde.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 19.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 15.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.
- Flood History...The Pigeon River crested at 19.60 feet on
August 18, 2021 during Tropical Cyclone Fred.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your
message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred
and the depth of flooding observed.
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.
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 this eveninglate tonight at 100 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Haywood, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC