Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
074 WGUS82 KGSP 170047 FLSGSP Flood Advisory National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 847 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024 NCC119-171230- /O.NEW.KGSP.FA.Y.0140.240917T0047Z-240917T1230Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mecklenburg NC- 847 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 830 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 831 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain and streamgauges indicate that Mecklenburg County and Charlotte have seen between 1.5-2.5 inches of rain over the past 4-6 hours as a result of the outer rainbands of a weak coastal low pressure system. Over the past two hours, more intense bands have been pivoting over the Charlotte metro, capable of producing rainfall rates of 1-1.5 inches per hour. These bands will allow areas of Charlotte to exceed 3 inches of total rainfall over the next 1-2 hours. These bands have enhanced areas of excessive runoff and are increasing the rate of rise along area streams. Several headwaters will be reaching and exceeding bankfull conditions within the next 1-3 hours, resulting in nuisance to Minor flooding of adjacent low-lying areas. The areas of greatest concern include along McMullen Creek near Addison Dr, where flooding of Addison Dr is imminent. Little Sugar Creek is beginning to flood the greenway and adjacent parks from the headwaters near 36th street downstream to Medical Center Drive, Hillsdale Ave, and Archdale Dr. Nuisance flooding along Irwin Creek near Statesville Ave as well as along Briar Creek from Shamrock Dr to Independence Blvd to Colony Rd is possible over the next couple of hours. Other flood-prone areas around Charlotte are likely to experience issues as well through the next several hours. - Soils are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, a Flash Flood Warning may be issued later tonight if conditions continue to deteriorate. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain develops and streams rise quickly. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. - Some locations that may experience nuisance to Minor flooding include... Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, Central Charlotte, South Charlotte, Northeast Charlotte, East Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, Northwest Charlotte, Matthews, Cornelius, Mint Hill, Davidson, Pineville, Marvin, The Plaza, Hidden Valley and Freedom Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. && LAT...LON 3535 8069 3527 8067 3521 8055 3500 8084 3511 8093 3504 8104 3506 8106 3511 8103 3514 8105 3516 8101 3530 8100 3535 8097 3536 8092 3536 8097 3536 8098 3537 8098 3549 8095 3551 8091 3551 8078 3540 8077 $$ JMP