Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 11:26AM EDT until September 30 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 8:26am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
South Fork Catawba River 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 slightly below 15.5 this evening. 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. Tonight 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 late Monday 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 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 15.3 feet and still
rising slowly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4
feet early this evening. It will then fall below 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
15.3 feet on 03/04/1952.
- 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 this evening at 1130 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC