Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 3:49PM EDT until September 29 at 10:08PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 12:49pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in North Carolina...
South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.
.Two unique rounds of rainfall, one ongoing 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
over 5 inches. The forecast crest has been increased from 14.7 feet
to 16.6 feet. 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...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at Lowell.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba
River floodwaters may be inundating the Cramerton Fire Department,
Cramerton Drug Store, South Fork Masonic Lodge, and adjacent homes
and businesses along 8th Ave. and N. Main St. Floodwaters may be
approaching the Cramerton Police Department. Flooding of Duharts
Creek may be impacting adjacent sections of Mayflower Rd., and
Cramer Mountain Rd. may be inundated with several inches of water.
Impacts may be similar to those associated with flooding on March
21st, 2003.
At 16.5 feet, Major Flooding continues. Several roads adjacent to
the South Fork Catawba River in Cramerton and McAdenville will be
inundated. Significant flooding of homes and businesses along the
river may be ongoing. Additionally, floodwaters may be inundating
parts of Lakeview Dr. in McAdenville and and Catawba Run in
Lowell. Floodwaters may be impacting the Willow Rd. water
treatment plant in McAdenville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 16.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
- 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:
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.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 evening.Friday afternoon at
400 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC