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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 26, 2021Cherokee County, York County, South Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 3:21 AM EDT for Cherokee County, York County, South Carolina. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 5:45 AM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 26, 2021, 3:21 AM EDT (07:21 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 26, 2021, 5:45 AM EDT
Expired: Mar 27, 2021, 9:22 AM EDT
In force: 28 hr
Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Cherokee County, SC, York County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg (BBGS1). The gauge peaked at 19.96 ft at Mar 26, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 16 ft
Moderate stage: 22 ft
Major stage: 25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02153200, 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.

749 
WGUS42 KGSP 260721
FLWGSP

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
321 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 Carolina...

  Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County.

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

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.

&&


NCC045-270200-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0007.210326T1135Z-210327T1800Z/
/BSPN7.1.ER.210326T1135Z.210326T1800Z.210327T0600Z.NO/
321 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs.
* From this morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 2:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet and rising rapidly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage 
  this morning to a crest between 12.0 and 12.5 feet this afternoon. 
  It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage later tonight.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters 
  may be approaching the base of residential home foundations 
  between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In NC
Boiling Springs  12.0  10.7  Fri 2 am EDT 12.0  6.6   4.9          





&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176

$$

SCC021-091-270200-
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/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T1415Z.210326T1800Z.210327T0600Z.NO/
321 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* From this morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 2:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising rapidly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage 
  late this morning to a crest between 16.0 feet and 17.0 feet this 
  afternoon. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage just after 
  midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage.  The Broad River may be 
  flooding River Rd. and Little Hope Rd. near US 29.  Farmland 
  flooding is continuing adjacent to the river.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  12.2  Fri 2 am EDT 16.0  9.3   6.8          



&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

JMP

6 follow-up statements

531 
WGUS82 KGSP 260945
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
545 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...North Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

  Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County.

.Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have ended across the Broad River 
watershed and no additional rainfall is expected.  However, 
widespread rain totals of 2-4 inches occurred over the watershed, 
resulting in significant rises along the upper and middle Broad 
Rivers.  It will take several more hours for the floodwave to work 
through the Broad River system and crests near Moderate Flood Stage 
can be expected later today.

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.

&&


SCC021-091-270200-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0008.210326T0945Z-210327T1651Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210326T1800Z.210327T0451Z.NO/
545 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* From early this morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet and rising rapidly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:15 AM EDT Friday was 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 19.0 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage around 
  midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  The Broad River 
  may be approaching Wolf Den Rd.  Floodwaters may be inundating 
  Little Hope Rd. and River Rd.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Several 
  secondary roads near the river may be inundated.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  16.0  Fri 5 am EDT 13.7  9.6   7.5          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

NCC045-270200-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0007.210326T0945Z-210327T1600Z/
/BSPN7.2.ER.210326T0730Z.210326T1200Z.210327T0400Z.NO/
545 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs.
* From early this morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet and rising rapidly.
* Minor Flood Stage is 12.0 feet.  Moderate Flood Stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:15 AM EDT Friday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 14.0 
  feet and 14.5 feet later this morning. It will then fall below 
  Minor Flood Stage around midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Broad River 
  floodwaters may be inundating the foundations of homes located 
  between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river and threatening 
  residential first floors.  Low-lying roads near the vicinity of 
  Abe's Mountain may be inundated by floodwaters.  The Broad River 
  Greenway is experiencing flooding of low-elevation trails and 
  picnic areas along the river.  Floodwaters may be impacting local 
  campgrounds near the river as well.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In NC
Boiling Springs  12.0  14.0  Fri 5 am EDT 9.8   7.2   5.4          





&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176

$$

JMP

265 
WGUS82 KGSP 261537
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1137 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

For the Broad River...including Blacksburg, Boiling Springs...
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.

&&


SCC021-091-270345-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210328T0328Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210327T0000Z.210327T1528Z.NR/
1137 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  The Cherokee 
  Falls Hydro Project operations may be impacted by excessively high 
  flows.  Floodwaters may be impacting access to the Cherokee Falls 
  powerhouse and inundating residential yards adjacent to the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 05/06/2013.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  19.6  Fri 11 am ED 15.2  9.2   7.4          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

RWH

183 
WGUS82 KGSP 261739
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
139 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...North Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

  Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County.

For the Broad River...including Blacksburg, Boiling Springs...
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 late tonight at 145 AM EDT.

&&


SCC021-091-270545-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210328T0020Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210326T1800Z.210327T1220Z.NR/
139 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 1:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:15 PM EDT Friday was 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  The Cherokee 
  Falls Hydro Project operations may be impacted by excessively high 
  flows.  Floodwaters may be impacting access to the Cherokee Falls 
  powerhouse and inundating residential yards adjacent to the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 05/06/2013.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  20.0  Fri 1 pm EDT 14.3  9.1   7.3          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

NCC045-270545-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210327T2151Z/
/BSPN7.2.ER.210326T0730Z.210326T1230Z.210327T0951Z.NO/
139 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 1:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:15 PM EDT Friday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate Flooding continues. Precautionary 
  evacuations may be underway for residents within the Abe's 
  Mountain vicinity, including perhaps residents along Whelchel Rd. 
  and the Number 1 Township area as floodwaters approach the first 
  floor of several homes. Backwater effects may be causing 
  additional flooding along smaller tributaries.  The Broad River 
  has reached levels not seen since March 2003.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 
  feet on 03/20/2003.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In NC
Boiling Springs  12.0  14.8  Fri 1 pm EDT 10.0  6.6   5.2          





&&

LAT...LON 3527 8173 3524 8159 3516 8167 3520 8176

$$

RWH

246 
WGUS82 KGSP 270039
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
839 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

For the Broad River...including Blacksburg, Boiling Springs...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 845 AM EDT.

&&


SCC021-091-271245-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210327T1646Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210326T1915Z.210327T0446Z.NR/
839 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 PM EDT Friday was 20.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.6 feet early 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  Several 
  secondary roads near the river may be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 05/06/2013.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 pm EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  19.3  Fri 8 pm EDT 10.7  8.4   6.8          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

WJM

906 
WGUS82 KGSP 270955
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
555 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in 
duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

For the Broad River...including Blacksburg, Boiling Springs...Minor 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM EDT.

&&


SCC021-091-271500-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210328T0027Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210326T1915Z.210327T1227Z.NR/
555 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in 
duration until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This 
  approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:30 AM EDT Saturday was 20.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues.  The Broad River 
  may be approaching Wolf Den Rd.  Floodwaters may be inundating 
  Little Hope Rd. and River Rd.  Floodwaters at this level will be 
  similar to levels that occurred on October 8th, 2005.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 
  feet on 10/08/2005.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  17.5  Sat 5 am EDT 9.0   8.3   6.3          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

Moore

908 
WGUS82 KGSP 271322
FLSGSP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and York 
  Counties.

SCC021-091-271430-
/O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210327T1322Z/
/BBGS1.1.ER.210326T0914Z.210326T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is falling rapidly going below the action 
  stage of 13 feet late this morning and expected to fall to 5.7 
  feet Thursday morning.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 am EDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Broad River In SC
Blacksburg       16.0  14.4  Sat 8 am EDT 8.8   9.0   6.8          





&&

LAT...LON 3524 8159 3518 8156 3509 8152 3507 8161
      3516 8167

$$

DEO

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 25, 11:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Spartanburg	24 min
Mar 25, 11:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Cherokee	48 min
Mar 25, 11:49 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Greenville, Oconee, Pickens	12 hr
Mar 25, 11:52 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Spartanburg	38 min
Mar 26, 12:20 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Chester, Union, York	40 min
Mar 26, 1:29 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	GSP	Oconee	31 min
Mar 26, 1:55 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	GSP	Oconee, Pickens	35 min
Mar 26, 2:28 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Greenville	32 min
Mar 26, 2:50 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Spartanburg	14 hr
Mar 26, 3:15 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Anderson	30 min
Mar 26, 3:23 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	GSP	Abbeville, Anderson	24 min
Mar 26, 3:49 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Laurens	26 min
Mar 26, 4:01 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Abbeville	29 min
Mar 26, 4:14 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Laurens, Union	31 min
Mar 26, 4:25 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Chester	35 min
Mar 26, 4:29 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Abbeville, Greenwood	31 min
Mar 26, 4:44 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	GSP	Chester	31 min
Mar 26, 4:55 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Laurens	35 min
Mar 26, 5:20 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Chester	40 min
Mar 26, 6:17 AM EDT	River Flood Advisory	GSP	Greenville, Pickens	7 hr
Mar 26, 6:58 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Greenwood	17 min
Mar 26, 6:59 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Laurens	31 min
Mar 26, 9:20 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	GSP	Abbeville	25 min
Mar 26, 9:41 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	GSP	Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens	49 min
Mar 26, 11:28 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Pickens	14 hr
Mar 26, 1:32 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	GSP	Greenville, Pickens	31 hr
Mar 26, 4:37 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	GSP	Spartanburg	10 hr

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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.