Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1149 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

NCC071-250645-
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Gaston NC-
1149 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the
  following county, Gaston.

* WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1147 PM EDT, Gauge reports indicated runoff from heavy
    rain due to earlier thunderstorms was causing a rise on
    Catawba Creek in Gastonia. This will cause urban and small
    stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Gastonia and South Gastonia.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your
message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred
and the depth of flooding observed.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3516 8107 3520 8113 3524 8120 3526 8119
      3523 8112 3518 8106


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RWH