Alert archive / South Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 1:32 PM EDT for Greenville County, Pickens County, South Carolina. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2021, 1:32 PM EDT (17:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greenville County, SC, Pickens County, SC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Saluda River above Old Easley Hwy (SC 124), 5 WSW Greenville (GSLS1). The gauge peaked at 11.81 ft at Mar 27, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02162500, 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.
163 WGUS42 KGSP 261732 FLWGSP BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 132 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River Near Greenville affecting Pickens and Greenville Counties. For the SALUDA RIVER ...including West Pelzer, Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM EDT. && SCC045-077-270545- /O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0009.210326T1732Z-210328T0033Z/ /GSLS1.1.ER.210326T1731Z.210327T0600Z.210327T1232Z.NO/ 132 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Warning for the Saluda River Near Greenville. * From this afternoon to Saturday evening. * At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. * Flood stage is 9.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 11.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Floodwaters may begin inundating outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads. Residents next to the river should have completed property protection, closely monitor the forecast and guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 02/17/1942. && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$ RWH
4 follow-up statements
666 WGUS82 KGSP 270114 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 914 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River Near Greenville affecting Pickens and Greenville Counties. For the SALUDA RIVER ...including West Pelzer, Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 915 AM EDT. && SCC045-077-271315- /O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0033Z/ /GSLS1.1.ER.210326T1731Z.210327T0600Z.210327T1232Z.NO/ 914 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Saluda River Near Greenville. * Until Saturday evening. * At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. * Flood stage is 9.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 11.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Floodwaters may begin inundating outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads. Residents next to the river should have completed property protection, closely monitor the forecast and guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 02/17/1942. && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$ WJM
723 WGUS82 KGSP 270946 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 546 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River Near Greenville affecting Pickens and Greenville Counties. For the SALUDA RIVER ...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT. && SCC045-077-271815- /O.CON.KGSP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0033Z/ /GSLS1.1.ER.210326T1731Z.210327T0600Z.210327T1700Z.NO/ 546 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Saluda River Near Greenville. * Until this evening. * At 4:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet. * Flood stage is 9.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM EDT Saturday was 11.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.2 feet early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Residents next to the river need to take precautions to protect property in the lowest elevations of their properties and closely monitor the forecast and follow guidance from Pickens and Greenville counties. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 02/17/1942. && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$ Moore
445 WGUS82 KGSP 271317 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 917 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River Near Greenville affecting Pickens and Greenville Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EDT. && SCC045-077-280130- /O.EXT.KGSP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0541Z/ /GSLS1.1.ER.210326T1731Z.210327T0600Z.210327T1741Z.NO/ 917 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Saluda River Near Greenville. * Until late tonight. * At 8:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. * Flood stage is 9.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Saturday was 11.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.2 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Residents next to the river need to take precautions to protect property in the lowest elevations of their properties and closely monitor the forecast and follow guidance from Pickens and Greenville counties. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 12/30/1942. && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$ DEO
373 WGUS82 KGSP 280100 FLSGSP Flood Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 900 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River Near Greenville affecting Pickens and Greenville Counties. SCC045-077-280200- /O.CAN.KGSP.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210328T0541Z/ /GSLS1.1.ER.210326T1731Z.210327T0600Z.210327T1741Z.NO/ 900 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Saluda River Near Greenville has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Saluda River Near Greenville. * At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.4 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 9.5 feet. * The river has fallen below Flood Stage. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below Action Stage late this evening. && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$ RMM
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, 3:21 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GSP | Cherokee, York | 30 hr |
| 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, 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.