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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. .Ongoing rainfall associated with Hurricane Helene is expected to result in significant rises within the South Fork Catawba River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the watershed from the South Mountains to Cramerton is expected to reach over 5 inches. The forecast crest has been increased slightly to 16.8 feet. Note that, at high levels, the South Fork Catawba River is very sensitive to small changes in basin-averaged rainfall, which may result in notable changes to the forecast crest. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast. Major flooding is possible. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected.

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Major Flooding continues. Several roads adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River in Cramerton and McAdenville will be inundated. Significant flooding of homes and businesses along the river may be ongoing. Additionally, floodwaters may be inundating parts of Lakeview Dr. in McAdenville and and Catawba Run in Lowell. Floodwaters may be impacting the Willow Rd. water treatment plant in McAdenville. At 17.0 feet, Major, devastating flooding of the town of Cramerton is ongoing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet and rising. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EDT Thursday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - 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 17.0 feet on September 19th, 1945. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. 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 Friday evening at 830 PM EDT.