The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. At Lowell affecting Gaston County. .Significant flooding continues along the lower South Fork Catawba River valley following 5 to 8 inch rainfall accumulations caused a stationary front interacting with tropical moisture and Tropical Storm Helene. The tributaries in the South Fork Catawba watershed have crested and receded back below Action Stage/Bankfull. The last of the floodwave is moving through the lower reaches of the South Fork Catawba River now with a crest expected slighly below 15.0 later this morning. At these levels, significant flooding of Goat Island and Riverside parks is ongoing with shallow floodwater affecting Riverside Dr, Greenwood Pl, 5th St, and 4th St. Later today through early Monday morning, expect a gradual recession back below Action Stage/Bankfull levels. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. South Fork Catawba River at Lowell. * WHEN. Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding of Goat Island Park and Riverside Park is ongoing. Floodwaters are threatening the Cramerton Fire Department and adjacent businesses. The river is approaching the crawlspaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton. * At 15.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters may be inundating the Cramerton Fire Department, Cramerton Drug Store, South Fork Masonic Lodge, and adjacent homes and businesses along 8th Ave. and N. Main St. Floodwaters may be approaching the Cramerton Police Department. Flooding of Duharts Creek may be impacting adjacent sections of Mayflower Rd., and Cramer Mountain Rd. may be inundated with several inches of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet and rising slightly. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet this morning. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late tomorrow evening. - Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 01/10/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Carroll, City of Galax, Grayson, Smyth and Wythe. * WHEN. Until 115 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 123 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding is ongoing. Between 6 and 15 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but little to no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Boone, Wytheville, Galax, Marion, North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro and Hillsville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Central Burke County in western North Carolina. Southeastern Caldwell County in western North Carolina. East Central McDowell County in western North Carolina. * Until 200 PM EDT Sunday. * At 723 PM EDT, Devastating rainfall of 6-25 (twenty-five) inches occurred from Wednesday evening through Friday morning from Lake Hickory to the Catawba River headwaters, with the highest totals exceeding 2 feet along the Blue Ridge Escarpment across the upper Catawba River watershed. This is resulting in catastrophic and historic inflows into Lake James, and releases from Lake James are causing catastrophic flooding along the Catawba River into Lake Rhodhiss. * The latest pool elevations for the upper Catawba River lakes are as follows (Full Pool is 100.0 feet): Lake James: 110.3 feet and rising steadily. RECORD BROKEN. Lake Rhodhiss: 108.1 feet and rising steadily. * The former record pool elevation at Lake James is 107.36 feet which occurred in September 8, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. Major Flood Stage is 110.0 feet. * The current record pool elevation at Lake Rhodhiss is 110.10 feet which occurred in August 1940. Major Flood Stage is 110.0 feet. * This is an unprecedented and extremely dangerous event. Residents are urged to heed guidance from emergency management and law enforcement on any potential impacts to property. We are pleading with drivers to heed any barricades and avoid all flooded areas. There have been numerous swift water rescues because people are choosing to risk their lives and the lives of others by failing to Turn Around Don't Drown. Please do the right thing and protect your life, the life of your family, and the lives of those who risk theirs to save you. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Catawba River from Lake James to Lake Rhodhiss. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life-threatening flash flooding from historic rainfall and resultant dam floodgate releases. SOURCE. Duke Energy and Burke County Emergency Management. IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life-threatening flash-flooding of Lake James, the Catawba River, and Lake Rhodhiss is ongoing. Structural flooding along Lake James continues and is developing along Lake Rhodhiss. Downstream of Bridgewater Dam on the Catawba River, several structrues are damaged or destroyed, with some single-level homes submerged by floodwaters. These floodwaters are causing numerous swift-water rescues. Backwater effects are causing significant inundation along tributaries, including flooding exceeding 4 ft deep at the NC 18/US 64 bridge, blocking a primary roadway connecting Morganton and Lenoir. * Please stay weather aware and monitor lake levels and Duke Energy projections closely for any changes. * For more information on lake levels or dam releases, people are encouraged to visit https://lakes.duke-energy.com or call 1-800-829-5253. * Residents along the Catawba River are encouraged to stay aware of the latest updates from Burke County by signing up for alerts at: http://smart911.com * McDowell County Emergency Management, Burke County Emergency Management, Caldwell County Emergency Management, and Duke Energy are closely monitoring these high flows and pool levels and additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for. A Dam Floodgate Release in. Northeastern Gaston County in the piedmont of North Carolina. Northwestern Mecklenburg County in the piedmont of North Carolina. * Until 945 PM EDT Sunday. * At 936 AM EDT, dam operators reported the floodgates on the Cowans Ford Dam / Lake Norman were opened causing flash flooding downstream on the Catawba River. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Mountain Island Lake and Communities Downstream of Mountain Island Lake Dam. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding from a dam floodgate release. SOURCE. Dam operator. IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas along the river immediately downstream of the dam. * The nearest downstream town is Mountain Island Lake and Riverside Dr Community. This includes the following streams and drainages. Catawba River, McDowell Creek, Paw Creek, trib to Catawba river, Dutchmans Creek, Fites creek, Gar Creek, Long Creek, Trib to Lake Norman and Johnson Creek. Flooding is occurring along the Catawba River.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE. A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, McDowell. * WHEN. Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 740 AM EDT, emergency management reported that stream levels are falling, and automated gauges indicate that portions of the Catawba River in McDowell County are now below bankfull. However, standing water remains in some locations, especially urban areas. Emergency management reported that efforts have shifted from swift water rescues to urban search and rescue at this time. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar Hill, Glenwood, Woodlawn, Nebo, Fero, Busick, Little Switzerland, North Cove, Dysartsville and Ashford. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for. South Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina. North Central Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina. West Central Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina. * Until 200 PM EDT Sunday. * At 349 AM EDT, Devastating rainfall of 6-25 inches has occurred since Wednesday evening from Lake Hickory to the Catawba River headwaters, with the highest totals exceeding 2 feet along the Blue Ridge Escarpment across the upper Catawba River watershed. This is resulting in catastrophic and historic inflows into Catawba River reservoirs and this water is being moved through the system to Lookout Shoals Lake and points downstream. Major flooding is developing at Lookout Shoals Lake. * The latest pool elevations for the upper Catawba River lakes are as follows (Full Pool is 100.0 feet): Lake James: 103.4 feet and falling. Lake Rhodhiss: 105.3 feet and falling steadily. Lake Hickory: 99.9 feet and falling slowly. Lookout Shoals Lake: 105.7 feet and falling. * The current record pool elevation at Lookout Shoals Lake is 114.40 feet which occurred in August 1940. Lookout Shoals Lake reached 108.30 feet on November 12, 2020, which is the highest crest in the modern era. Major Flood Stage is 106.0 feet. These lake levels will cause unprecedented, catastrophic flooding of Lookout Shoals Lake and possibly adjacent reaches of the Catawba River. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Catawba River from below Oxford Dam to below Lookout Shoals Lake. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life-threatening, catastrophic flash flooding from dam floodgate releases caused by excessive rainfall. SOURCE. Duke Energy and Catawba County Emergency Management IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life-threatening, catastrophic, and potential historic flash flooding of areas along the Catawba River from Oxford Dam to Lookout Shoals Lake. At 108.0 feet. Major Flooding continues. Devastating, widespread structural flooding within the Carpenters Cove community and along portions of Longfield St near Shadeview Ln is ongoing. Significant first-floor inundation is ongoing, exceeding 4 feet in several locations. Water rescues may be ongoing. * Flash flooding may affect areas of the Catawba River from Oxford Dam to near I-40, including Lookout Shoals Lake. * For more information on lake levels or dam releases, people are encouraged to visit http://lakes.duke-energy.com or call 1-800-829-5253. * Residents along Lookout Shoals Lake should contact Catawba County Emergency Management immediately to update their contact information using the following direct link to their Community Alert System web page at: https://www.catawbacountync.gov/alert

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina. South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE. South Fork Catawba River at Lowell. * WHEN. Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to the South Fork Catawba River with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding of Goat Island Park and Riverside Park is ongoing. Floodwaters are threatening the Cramerton Fire Department and adjacent businesses. The river is approaching the crawlspaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton. * At 15.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. South Fork Catawba River floodwaters may be inundating the Cramerton Fire Department, Cramerton Drug Store, South Fork Masonic Lodge, and adjacent homes and businesses along 8th Ave. and N. Main St. Floodwaters may be approaching the Cramerton Police Department. Flooding of Duharts Creek may be impacting adjacent sections of Mayflower Rd., and Cramer Mountain Rd. may be inundated with several inches of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EDT Saturday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.6 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 03/04/1952. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. North Carolina. Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and Cleveland Counties. .Significant flooding continues across the Broad River valley following historic 5 to 17 inch rainfall accumulations caused a stationary front interacting with tropical moisture and Tropical Storm Helene. The Broad River near Boiling Springs has crested while the river has broken the previous record set on February 7, 2020 downstream near Blacksburg. The river is cresting near Blackburg and the river will fall below Action/Advisory Stage by Sunday morning. Major flooding of several areas along the river is ongoing, including near Riverfront Dr, Broad River Highlands Dr, Scenic Ridge Dr, Waterway Dr, Broad River Dr, Ellis Ferry Rd, amd Old Ferry Rd. A few homes are inundated. * WHAT. The river is falling to moderate flood stage. * WHERE. Broad River In SC near Blacksburg. * WHEN. Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS. 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. *At 22.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Floodwaters are approaching the Gaston Shoals powerhouse and extensive flooding of the adjacent parking lot and fishing access is ongoing. The Broad River is at levels similar to those that occurred in September 2004 due to Hurricane Frances. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 25.0 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Saturday was 26.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.4 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 02/07/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood