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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.

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 AM EDT Saturday was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 01/10/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Instructions:

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 this afternoon at 330 PM EDT.