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Flood Advisory
ActiveCleveland, NC; Cherokee, SC
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...North Carolina...
(English) Broad River Near at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg affecting Cherokee and Cleveland Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...(English) Broad River near at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Action Stage Flooding continues. The Broad River may be approaching River Rd. and Little Hope Rd. near US 29. Adjacent farmland and low-lying area flooding is continuing.
* At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. The Broad River may be flooding River Rd. and Little Hope Rd. near US 29. Farmland flooding is continuing adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.3 feet and rising steadily. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet later this evening. - Action/Advisory Stage is 8.0 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
If you are in the Advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the Advisory being upgraded to a Warning.
For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP
The next statement should be issued this afternoon before 215 PM EDT.
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