Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 2:55 AM EDT for Gaston County, North Carolina. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 4:43 AM EDT. It was in force for 49 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2021, 2:55 AM EDT (06:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 4:43 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2021, 5:52 AM EDT
- In force
- 49 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Gaston County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point SF Catawba River below George Poston Park, 1 N Lowell (LOWN7). The gauge peaked at 13.21 ft at Mar 27, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02145000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
443 WGUS42 KGSP 260655 FLWGSP BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 255 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && NCC071-270100- /O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0006.210326T0843Z-210328T1320Z/ /LOWN7.1.ER.210326T0843Z.210327T0000Z.210328T0120Z.NO/ 255 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Warning for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday morning. * At 2:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet and rising rapidly. * Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage early this morning to a crest of 12.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor Flooding continues. The South Fork Catawba River is likely inundating Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton with several inches of water. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters may approach the Cramerton Fire Department building at the intersection 8th Ave and 9th St. The parking lot behind the adjacent Cramerton Drug Company may be flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on 03/13/1963. && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 9.1 Fri 2 am EDT 12.0 9.3 6.3 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ JMP
6 follow-up statements
126 WGUS42 KGSP 261534 FLWGSP BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1134 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. For the South Fork Catawba River...including Lowell...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT. && NCC071-270345- /O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T2043Z/ /LOWN7.2.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T0000Z.210328T0843Z.NO/ 1134 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until Sunday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 12.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, Moderate Flooding continues. The South Fork Catawba may be flooding several roads in the Cramerton area, including Cramer Mountain Rd. along Duharts Creek, Riverside Dr., 8th Ave. near the South Fork Masonic Lodge and adjacent park, and Greenwood Pl. near Lakewood Park. The Cramerton Fire Department, Cramerton Drug Company, and the South Fork Masonic Lodge may begin to flood. Floodwaters may be approaching the Cramerton Police Department parking lot. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 06/10/2019. && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 12.2 Fri 11 am ED 12.5 8.3 6.0 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ RWH
977 WGUS82 KGSP 270111 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 911 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. For the South Fork Catawba River...including Lowell...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 915 AM EDT. && NCC071-271315- /O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T1630Z/ /LOWN7.1.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T0015Z.210328T0430Z.NO/ 911 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 12.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 5.1 feet Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. The South Fork Catawba River may begin inundating the lowest floors and/or crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr. between 4th St. and 5th St. in Cramerton. Impacts may be similar to those associated with flooding on October 9th, 2005. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 07/10/1943. && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 12.8 Fri 8 pm EDT 10.6 7.4 6.4 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ WJM
303 WGUS42 KGSP 270324 FLWGSP BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1124 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. For the South Fork Catawba River...including Lowell...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1130 AM EDT. && NCC071-271530- /O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T2312Z/ /LOWN7.2.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T1200Z.210328T1112Z.NO/ 1124 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until Sunday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday evening. * At 11:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EDT Friday was 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. The South Fork Catawba River may begin inundating the lowest floors and/or crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr. between 4th St. and 5th St. in Cramerton. Impacts may be similar to those associated with flooding on October 9th, 2005. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 11/20/1957. && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 13.0 Fri 11 pm ED 11.3 7.0 6.3 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ WJM
939 WGUS82 KGSP 271316 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 916 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. For the South Fork Catawba River...including Lowell...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM EDT. && NCC071-280130- /O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T1000Z/ /LOWN7.1.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T0645Z.210327T2200Z.NO/ 916 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday morning. * At 8:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Saturday was 13.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.2 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. The South Fork Catawba River may begin inundating the lowest floors and/or crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr. between 4th St. and 5th St. in Cramerton. Impacts may be similar to those associated with flooding on October 9th, 2005. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 04/08/1964. && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 12.6 Sat 8 am EDT 8.4 7.4 6.5 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ DEO
602 WGUS82 KGSP 280055 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 855 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. For the South Fork Catawba River...including Lowell...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 600 AM EDT. && NCC071-281000- /O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T1000Z/ /LOWN7.1.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T0645Z.210327T2200Z.NO/ 855 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * Until Sunday morning. * At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below Flood Stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 11.5 feet, Minor Flooding continues. The South Fork Catawba River is likely inundating Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton with several inches of water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 04/08/1964. && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ RMM
009 WGUS82 KGSP 280952 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 552 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North Carolina... South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. NCC071-281100- /O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210328T0952Z/ /LOWN7.1.ER.210326T0754Z.210327T0645Z.210328T1012Z.NO/ 552 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell. * At 5:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM EDT Sunday was 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage at 6 am this morning and continue falling to 5.5 feet Thursday evening. && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed South Fork Catawba River Lowell 10.0 10.1 Sun 5 am EDT 8.7 7.8 6.6 && LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110 $$ Moore
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 9:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Macon | 9 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Henderson, Transylvania | 14 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:18 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Henderson | 59 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Haywood, Jackson | 8 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:29 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe, McDowell | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:50 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Buncombe | 64 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:57 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Buncombe | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 11:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln | 48 min |
| Mar 26, 12:27 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Swain | 11 hr |
| Mar 26, 1:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Graham, Swain | 5 hr |
| Mar 26, 1:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Madison | 13 hr |
| Mar 26, 2:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Polk, Rutherford | 37 min |
| Mar 26, 2:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Polk, Rutherford | 14 hr |
| Mar 26, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln | 33 min |
| Mar 26, 3:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 30 min |
| Mar 26, 3:05 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison | 8 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:21 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Cleveland | 27 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln | 32 min |
| Mar 26, 3:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Cabarrus | 25 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cabarrus, Gaston, Rowan | 34 min |
| Mar 26, 4:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan | 12 hr |
| Mar 26, 4:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Macon, Swain | 24 hr |
| Mar 26, 8:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Alexander, Catawba, Iredell | 21 hr |
| Mar 26, 3:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GSP | Rowan | 9 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.