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City of Bessemer City
Friday April 28th, 2023 :: 11:52 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 12:49PM Saturday

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River At Lowell.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Between 10 and 11 feet, Floodwaters are in Riverside Park in Cramerton and in Goat Island Park. Floodwaters are approaching Riverside Dr near 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of near 11.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Address/Location
City of Bessemer City
132 W Virginia Ave
Bessemer City, NC 28016

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 704-629-5542

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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