Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 8:29PM EDT until September 29 at 11:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 5:29pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.
.Ongoing rainfall associated with Hurricane Helene is 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 slightly to 16.8 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...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at Lowell.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 17.0 feet, Major, devastating flooding of the town of Cramerton
is ongoing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet and rising.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM EDT Thursday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
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.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.0 feet on September 19th, 1945.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
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.
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 evening at 830 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC