Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell affecting Gaston County.

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

* WHERE...South Fork Catawba River at below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell.

* WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters begin to enter Riverside Park in Cramerton. 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 7:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 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. 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 evening at 815 PM EST.