* WHAT. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE. Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN. Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. At Lowell affecting Gaston County. .Two unique rounds of rainfall, one beginning tonight and lasting through early Thursday afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning Thursday night and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane Helene, are expected to result in significant rises within the South Fork Catawba River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the watershed from the South Mountains to Cramerton is expected to reach 3-5 inches. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast. Significant flooding along the South Fork Catawba River near Lowell and Cramerton cannot be ruled out. Moderate to Major flooding is possible. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. South Fork Catawba River at Lowell. * WHEN. From Friday morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage continues. The South Fork Catawba River may begin flooding Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton. Floodwaters may also approach homes along Catawba Run Rd., near the streamgauge. Hoyle Creek floodwaters, possibly due to backwater effects from the South Fork Catawba River, may begin to impact the Old Willis School Road bridge near Sandcastle Rd. * 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 crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 6:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.7 feet and falling slowly. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage late Friday morning to a crest of 10.7 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage early Saturday morning. NOTE: There is a potential for the crest to exceed the Moderate Flood Stage of 13.0 feet. If rainfall is significantly higher than currently forecast, a reasonable worst-case scenario would be a crest just above Major Flood Stage near 16.0 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 15.5 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the Broad River in North Carolina and South Carolina. In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County. In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and Cleveland Counties. .Two unique rounds of rainfall, one beginning tonight and lasting through early Thursday afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning Thursday night and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane Helene, are expected to result in significant rises within the Broad River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the watershed above Boiling Springs is expected to exceed 6-8 inches. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast crests. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Broad River In SC near Blacksburg. * WHEN. From Thursday evening to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS. At 18.0 feet, Minor Flooding continues. The Broad River may be approaching Wolf Den Rd. Floodwaters may be inundating Little Hope Rd. and River Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet and falling slowly. - Action/Advisory stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage late Friday morning to a crest of 18.1 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage Saturday morning. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 14.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the Broad River in North Carolina and South Carolina. In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County. In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and Cleveland Counties. .Two unique rounds of rainfall, one ongoing and continuing through early this afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning tonight and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane Helene, are expected to result in significant rises within the Broad River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the watershed above Boiling Springs is expected to exceed 6-8 inches. Flash flooding above Lake Lure Wednesday evening has resulted in significant releases from Lake Lure. This has produced a floodwave that is currently moving down the Broad River toward Boiling Springs. The Broad River near Boiling Springs is likely to rise more rapidly than currently forecast due to this floodwave and an earlier rise above Minor Flood Stage is likely. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast crests. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Broad River In SC near Blacksburg. * WHEN. From late tonight to Sunday morning. * 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 2:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.3 feet and falling steadily. - Action/Advisory stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage late Friday morning to a crest of 21.2 feet near Moderate Flood Stage early Saturday morning. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage Saturday evening. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1 feet on 01/10/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. At Lowell affecting Gaston County. .Two unique rounds of rainfall, one ongoing and continuing through early this afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning tonight and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane Helene, are expected to result in significant rises within the South Fork Catawba River watershed. Storm-total rainfall across the watershed from the South Mountains to Cramerton is expected to reach 3-5 inches. The forecast crest has been increased from 10.7 feet to 14.1 feet because the previous forecast did not include the rainfall expected between Friday morning and Friday afternoon as it was beyond the forecast period. Note that, at high levels, the South Fork Catawba River is very sensitive to small changes in basin-averaged rainfall, which may result in notable changes to the forecast crest. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast. Major flooding is possible. Please maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond in case more significant flooding is expected. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. South Fork Catawba River at Lowell. * WHEN. From Friday morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage continues. The South Fork Catawba River may begin flooding Riverside Dr. between 5th and 6th Streets in Cramerton. Floodwaters may also approach homes along Catawba Run Rd., near the streamgauge. Hoyle Creek floodwaters, possibly due to backwater effects from the South Fork Catawba River, may begin to impact the Old Willis School Road bridge near Sandcastle Rd. * 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 crawl spaces of homes along Riverside Dr between 4th St and 5th St in Cramerton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 1:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.7 feet and nearly steady. - Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage late Friday morning to Moderate Flood Stage Friday afternoon and a crest of 14.1 feet by Friday evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late Saturday evening. NOTE: There is a potential for the crest to exceed the Major Flood Stage of 15.5 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 15.5 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. South Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina. North Central Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina. * Until 800 PM EDT Saturday. * At 1205 PM 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. The latest pool elevations for the upper Catawba River lakes are as follows (Full Pool is 100.0 feet): Lake James: 102.00 feet and steady. Lake Rhodhiss: 104.62 feet and rising rapidly. Lake Hickory: 99.70 feet and rising rapidly. Lookout Shoals Lake: 103.48 feet and rising steadily. * Based on current rainfall forecasts and conditions, Duke Energy expects Lookout Shoals Lake to reach or exceed 110.0 feet later Friday, which is 10.0 feet over full pond. 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. HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE. Emergency management reported. IMPACT. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Flash flooding will affect areas of the Catawba River from Oxford Dam to I-40, including Lookout Shoals Lake. * If the rainfall forecast verifies, Major flooding will be likely along and near Lookout Shoals Lake and a Flash Flood Emergency will be issued. Residents are encouraged to heed guidance from local officials and emergency management on any potential impacts to property. Drivers are encouraged to heed any barricades and avoid all flooded areas. This has the potential to be a historic and extremely dangerous event. 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 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

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. East Central Burke County in western North Carolina. South Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina. * Until 800 PM EDT Saturday. * At 114 PM 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 from Lake James to Lake Rhodhiss and points downstream. * The latest pool elevations for the upper Catawba River lakes are as follows (Full Pool is 100.0 feet): Lake James: 102.00 feet and steady. Lake Rhodhiss: 105.39 feet and rising steadily. Lake Hickory: 99.24 feet and rising steadily. Lookout Shoals Lake: 104.15 feet and rising steadily. * Based on current rainfall forecasts and conditions, Duke Energy expects Lake Rhodhiss to reach or exceed 110.0 feet later today, which is 10.0 feet over full pond. The current record pool elevation at Lake Rhodhiss is 110.10 feet which occurred in August 1940. Major Flood Stage is 110.0 feet. These lake levels may cause unprecedented, catastrophic flooding of Lake Rhodhiss and possibly adjacent reaches of the Catawba River. HAZARD. .Life-threatening flash flooding from dam floodgate releases caused by excessive rainfall. SOURCE. Duke Energy and Burke County Emergency Management. IMPACT. Moderate to Major flooding of the Lake Rhodhiss shoreline and areas along the Catawba River both up and downstream of the lake is imminent. At 104.0 feet. Floodwaters may approach homes and businesses between Morganton and Lake Rhodhiss. Backwater effects will impact several tributaries including Silver Creek and Lower Creek, causing flooding of low- lying areas along the tributaries, including at Antioch Rd. River access points will be flooded, including at Huffman Bridge Rd. The Catawba River Greenway near Morganton is likely flooded as well. At higher stages, some homes at the lower reach of the lake may be impacted by flood waters and evacuations may be required. Significant shoreline flooding is occurring. * 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 * 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.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in North Carolina. Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County. .Significant flooding continues across the Broad River valley following historic 5 to 17 inch rainfall accumulations caused by a stationary front interacting with tropical moisture and Tropical Storm Helene. The Broad River near Boiling Springs initially crested, but has received a new round of inflow and is rising once again. The river has broken the previous record set on February 7, 2020 downstream near Blacksburg. The river is cresting near Blacksburg, but there could be a secondary smaller rise over the next few hours similar to the behavior at Boiling Springs. The river will fall below Action/Advisory Stage by Sunday afternoon. 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. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Broad River In NC at Boiling Springs. * WHEN. Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS. At 17.5 feet, Moderate Flooding continues. The Broad River is approaching levels similar to levels reached on September 9th, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. First-floor flooding of several homes between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river is possible with residents likely evacuated. Significant floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 5:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.3 feet and rising steadily. - Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The Broad River at Boiling Springs crested at 20.37 feet on September 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below Minor Flood Stage tonight and will continue falling to 3.5 feet by Wednesday evening. - Minor Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 14.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 feet on 08/14/1940. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the Broad River in North Carolina. At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County. . The Flood Warning is extended for the Broad River in North Carolina. South Carolina. 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. Record flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Broad River In SC near Blacksburg. * WHEN. Until 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 1:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet and nearly steady. A crest is imminent. - Action/Advisory stage is 13.0 feet. - The Broad River near Blacksburg has exceeded the flood of record of 24.18 feet set on February 7, 2020. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina. South Fork Catawba River 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 slightly below 15.5 this evening. 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. Tonight 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 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 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 15.3 feet and still rising slowly. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet early this evening. It will then fall below 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 15.3 feet on 03/04/1952. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina. South Carolina. Broad River In SC Near Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and Cleveland Counties. * WHAT. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Broad River In SC near Blacksburg. * WHEN. Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS. At 24.0 feet, Moderate Flooding continues. The Broad River may be significantly restricting operations at Lockhart Dam and may be overtopping Cherokee Falls Dam. At 25.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Record flooding is ongoing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Action/Advisory stage is 13.0 feet. - The Broad River near Blacksburg has exceeded the flood of record of 24.18 feet set on February 7, 2020. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina. Broad River In NC At Boiling Springs affecting Cleveland County. * WHAT. Major flooding. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Broad River In NC at Boiling Springs. * WHEN. Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 20.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached levels similar to those seen in August 1940. Devastating flooding of numerous homes near the river within the Abe's Mountain vicinity is likely underway. Significant and record-level floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway. At 24.3 feet, Record Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached the maximum level of record, last achieved on August 16th, 1928. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Saturday was 22.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning, and below bankfull stage by Sunday afternoon. - Minor Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 14.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. McDowell County in western North Carolina. * Until 400 PM EDT Saturday. * At 810 AM EDT, Emergency management reported emergency conditions due to flooding across McDowell County. Between 7 and 20 inches of rain fell Thursday and Friday. Rivers and reservoirs continue to run very high. Debris flows occurred Thursday and Friday and in some cases rescues still are ongoing. Road closures continue. HAZARD. Dangerous and in some cases life-threatening flooding, constituting a public emergency. SOURCE. Emergency management reported. IMPACT. Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams. Urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses still may be submerged. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Lake James State Park, Linville Falls, Pleasant Gardens, Sugar Hill, Glenwood, Woodlawn, Nebo, Fero, Busick, Little Switzerland, North Cove, Dysartsville, Ashford, and a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

* WHAT. Flooding impacts continue following intense rainfall during Tropical Storm Helene. * WHERE. Northwestern Burke and Western Caldwell Counties, North Carolina. * WHEN. Until 745 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding remains in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water may still cover some roadways. River or stream flows remain elevated but are receding and should drop below flood stage by this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 750 AM EDT, Emergency management reported flood impacts persist in the vicinity of Wilson Creek and the Johns River, but have diminished in magnitude since Friday evening, and is no longer considered an emergency. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Table Rock, Linville Falls, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Edgemont, Collettsville, Globe, Jonas Ridge, Oak Hill, Upton, and a portion of the B.R. Parkway from Linville Falls To Grandfather. - 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 800 PM EDT Saturday. * At 308 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 Catawba River reservoirs and this water is being moved through the system to Mountain Island Lake and points downstream. Mountain Island Lake is currently at 104.2 feet and rising steadily. Full pool is 100.0 feet. * Duke Energy expects Mountain Island Lake to reach or exceed 110.0 feet by Saturday morning, which is 10.0 feet over full pond. This would be a record pool elevation at Mountain Island Lake, breaking the record of 109.60 feet which occurred in August 1940. Mountain Island Lake reached 106.91 feet on June 10, 2019. which is the highest crest in the modern era. Major Flood Stage is 105.5 feet. These lake levels will cause unprecedented, catastrophic flooding of Mountain Island Lake and adjacent reaches of the Catawba River, especially downstream of Mountain Island Dam. 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 dam floodgate releases caused by excessive rainfall. SOURCE. Duke Energy and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas along the river immediately downstream of the dam. Life-threatening, catastrophic, and potential historic flash flooding of areas along the Catawba River from immediately downstream of Cowans Ford Dam to Mountain Island Lake to the Riverside Dr community below Mountain Island Lake Dam. At 106.5 feet. Major Flooding continues. Devastating, widespread structural flooding along Lake Dr, Riverside Dr, & Riverhaven Dr below the dam is ongoing. First-floor inundation of some unelevated homes is exceeding 4 feet with some homes experiencing 5-7 feet of inundation. Riverside Dr and Riverhaven Dr are submerged by 2-5 feet of floodwaters. Water rescues may be ongoing. * Caution is advised anywhere near the Catawba River from Cowans Ford Dam to the Lake Wylie inlet. * 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 http://lakes.duke-energy.com or call 1-800-829-5253. * Residents along and below Mountain Island Lake are encouraged to stay aware of the latest updates from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management by signing up for Char-Meck Alerts at: www.charmeckalerts.com * Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, Gaston 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 issued a * 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 800 PM EDT Saturday. * At 147 PM 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: 104.70 feet and steady. Lake Rhodhiss: 106.40 feet and rising steadily. Lake Hickory: 99.40 feet and steady. Lookout Shoals Lake: 106.60 feet and rising rapidly. * Based on current rainfall forecasts and conditions, Duke Energy expects Lookout Shoals Lake to reach or exceed 110.0 feet later today, which is 10.0 feet over full pond. 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 will affect areas of the Catawba River from Oxford Dam to near I-40, including Lookout Shoals Lake. * This has the potential to be a historic and extremely dangerous event. 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 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