Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
250 WGUS82 KGSP 170449 FLSGSP Flood Advisory National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1249 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024 NCC119-171230- /O.CON.KGSP.FA.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-240917T1230Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mecklenburg NC- 1249 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate that the heaviest rain bands from a weak coastal low have moved well to the west of Mecklenburg County. Widespread 2-3" accumulations occurred across the county in about 6 hours, resulting in excessive runoff and rapid rises on area streams. Several flood-prone headwaters exceeded Action Stage, resulting in nuisance flooding of adjacent low- lying areas. Streamgauges indicate these headwater locations have crested and receded back below bankfull levels, but the floodwaves are moving downstream, resulting in continued downstream rises. Isolated areas of nuisance flooding will therefore continue, primarily along area greenways and within parks, for the next 1-2 hours. Therefore, the Flood Advisory will remain in effect for a bit longer to allow downstream locations to crest and residual flood conditions to improve. Confidence is increasing that the heavy rain threat from this low-pressure system is over. However, a Flood Watch will remain in effect for the next few hours to ensure that anticipated bands of moderate rain develop north of Mecklenburg County. Due to saturated soils and elevated stream levels, any additional bands of moderate to heavy rain will cause new areas of flooding to develop. - Some locations that may continue to experience nuisance 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