Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. .Excessive runoff will continue to flow through the South Fork Catawba basin with river levels forecast to rival the 2020 flood levels.

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.

* 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 2:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM EDT Friday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 02/07/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight at 330 AM EDT.