Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:36PM EDT until September 28 at 12:27PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 2:36pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Pigeon River At Canton affecting Haywood County.
.Ongoing rain continuing through early Friday morning resulting from
Hurricane Helene, is 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 5:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet and rising.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late 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:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Friday afternoon at 545 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Haywood, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC