Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 3:57AM EDT until October 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 12:57am
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River in
North Carolina...
At Lowell affecting Gaston County.
.Significant flooding continues along the lower South Fork Catawba
River valley following 5 to 8 inch rainfall accumulations
caused a stationary front interacting with tropical moisture and
Tropical Storm Helene. The tributaries in the South Fork Catawba
watershed have crested and receded back below Action
Stage/Bankfull. The last of the floodwave is moving through the
lower reaches of the South Fork Catawba River now with a crest
expected slighly below 15.0 later this morning. At these levels,
significant flooding of Goat Island and Riverside parks is ongoing
with shallow floodwater affecting Riverside Dr, Greenwood Pl, 5th
St, and 4th St. Later today through early Monday morning, expect a
gradual recession back below Action Stage/Bankfull levels.
* 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 crawlspaces of homes
along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet and rising
slightly.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9
feet this morning. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage
late tomorrow evening.
- 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
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
Action/Advisory 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 before late Monday night at 200 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC