Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 3:21AM EDT until October 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 12:21am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at Lowell.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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 2:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 AM EDT Saturday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 01/10/2024.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood
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 this afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC