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City of Bessemer City
Saturday May 4th, 2024 :: 04:25 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 02:00AM Monday

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters are beginning to inundate Goat Island Park. More significant inundation is beginning to occur at Riverside Park. Floodwaters are approaching Riverside Dr near 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9 feet this evening. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Instructions:

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=gsp The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM EDT.

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:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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