Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 11:33PM EDT until September 30 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 8:33pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* 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 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM EDT Saturday was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.6 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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 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 Sunday morning at 1145 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Gaston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC