Duke Energy continues moving water through its river basins, urges caution as Helene increases flood risks in the Carolinas, particularly along the Catawba-Wateree River Basin
Duke Energy is urging caution as Tropical Storm Helene increases flood risks in the Carolinas, particularly along the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. The company expects lake levels to rise sharply due to heavy rains from Helene, adding to the significant rainfall the region has already received this week.
Duke Energy manages 11 lakes and 12 hydroelectric stations in the basin and has been aggressively moving water through the system in preparation for Helene's arrival. Despite these efforts, historic flooding is possible in several areas. The company is collaborating with local emergency management officials and advises residents in flood-prone areas to stay informed and alert.
Real-time lake level information is available on Duke Energy's website, mobile app, and through a dedicated phone line. Residents are encouraged to follow instructions from state and county emergency management and monitor emergency notifications on their mobile phones.
Duke Energy invita alla cautela poiché la Tempesta Tropicale Helene aumenta i rischi di allagamento nelle Carolinas, in particolare lungo il Bacino Idrografico Catawba-Wateree. L'azienda prevede un aumento significativo dei livelli del lago a causa delle forti piogge provenienti da Helene, aggiungendosi alle consistenti precipitazioni che la regione ha già ricevuto questa settimana.
Duke Energy gestisce 11 laghi e 12 centrali idroelettriche nel bacino e sta lavorando attivamente per far defluire l'acqua attraverso il sistema in preparazione all'arrivo di Helene. Nonostante questi sforzi, in diverse aree è possibile che si verifichino allagamenti storici. L'azienda sta collaborando con le autorità locali di gestione delle emergenze e consiglia ai residenti nelle zone a rischio di rimanere informati e in allerta.
Informazioni sui livelli dei laghi in tempo reale sono disponibili sul sito web di Duke Energy, nell'app mobile e tramite una linea telefonica dedicata. Si incoraggiano i residenti a seguire le istruzioni delle autorità statali e locali di gestione delle emergenze e a monitorare le notifiche di emergenza sui loro telefoni cellulari.
Duke Energy insta a la precaución ya que la Tormenta Tropical Helene aumenta los riesgos de inundaciones en las Carolinas, especialmente a lo largo del Cuenca del Río Catawba-Wateree. La compañía espera que los niveles de los lagos se eleven drásticamente debido a las intensas lluvias de Helene, sumándose a las significativas precipitaciones que la región ya ha recibido esta semana.
Duke Energy gestiona 11 lagos y 12 estaciones hidroeléctricas en la cuenca y ha estado moviendo agua agresivamente a través del sistema en preparación para la llegada de Helene. A pesar de estos esfuerzos, es posible que se produzcan inundaciones históricas en varias áreas. La empresa colabora con los funcionarios locales de gestión de emergencias y aconseja a los residentes en áreas propensas a inundaciones que se mantengan informados y alertas.
Información sobre los niveles de los lagos en tiempo real está disponible en el sitio web de Duke Energy, en la aplicación móvil y a través de una línea telefónica dedicada. Se alienta a los residentes a seguir las instrucciones de la gestión de emergencias del estado y del condado y a monitorear las notificaciones de emergencia en sus teléfonos móviles.
듀크 에너지가 열대성 폭풍 헬렌이 캐롤라이나에서 홍수 위험을 증가시키고 있다고 경고하고 있습니다. 특히 카토바-워터리 강 유역을 따라 위험이 높아지고 있습니다. 회사는 헬렌으로 인한 폭우로 인해 호수의 수위가 급격히 상승할 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 이는 이번 주에 이미 이 지역이 경험한 significant한 강수량에 추가됩니다.
듀크 에너지는 이 유역에서 11개의 호수와 12개의 수력 발전소를 관리하고 있으며, 헬렌의 도착을 대비해 시스템을 통해 물을 적극적으로 흐르도록 하고 있습니다. 이러한 노력에도 불구하고 여러 지역에서 역사적인 홍수가 발생할 가능성이 있습니다. 회사는 지역 비상 관리 당국과 협력하고 있으며, 홍수 위험 지역의 주민들에게 정보에 유의하고 경계할 것을 권장하고 있습니다.
실시간 호수 수위 정보는 듀크 에너지 웹사이트, 모바일 앱 및 전용 전화라인에서 확인할 수 있습니다. 주민들은 주 및 카운티 비상 관리 기관의 지침에 따라 행동하고, 모바일에서 비상 알림을 모니터링할 것을 권장합니다.
Duke Energy appelle à la prudence alors que la Tempête Tropicale Helene augmente les risques d'inondation dans les Carolines, notamment le long du Bassin Fluvial Catawba-Wateree. L'entreprise s'attend à une forte hausse des niveaux des lacs en raison des fortes pluies causées par Helene, s'ajoutant aux précipitations significatives que la région a déjà reçues cette semaine.
Duke Energy gère 11 lacs et 12 centrales hydroélectriques dans le bassin et a activement déplacé de l'eau à travers le système en préparation de l'arrivée de Helene. Malgré ces efforts, des inondations historiques sont possibles dans plusieurs zones. L'entreprise collabore avec les autorités locales de gestion des urgences et conseille aux résidents des zones à risque d'inondation de rester informés et vigilants.
Des informations en temps réel sur les niveaux des lacs sont disponibles sur le site Web de Duke Energy, l'application mobile et via une ligne téléphonique dédiée. Les résidents sont encouragés à suivre les instructions des autorités de gestion des urgences locales et à surveiller les notifications d'urgence sur leurs téléphones mobiles.
Duke Energy fordert zur Vorsicht auf, da der Tropensturm Helene das Überflutungsrisiko in den Carolinas, insbesondere im Catawba-Wateree-Flussbecken, erhöht. Das Unternehmen rechnet mit einem starken Anstieg der Pegelstände in den Seen aufgrund der starken Regenfälle von Helene, die sich zu den erheblichen Niederschlägen dieser Woche summieren.
Duke Energy verwaltet 11 Seen und 12 Wasserkraftwerke in dem Becken und hat aktiv Wasser durch das System geleitet, um sich auf Helene vorzubereiten. Trotz dieser Bemühungen sind in mehreren Gebieten historische Überschwemmungen möglich. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit den lokalen Notfallmanagementbehörden zusammen und rät den Anwohnern in überflutungsgefährdeten Gebieten, informiert und wachsam zu bleiben.
Echtzeitinformationen zu den Wasserständen der Seen sind auf der Website von Duke Energy, in der mobilen App und über eine spezielle Telefonleitung verfügbar. Die Anwohner werden ermutigt, die Anweisungen der Notfallmanagementbehörden des Bundesstaates und des Landkreises zu befolgen und die Notfallbenachrichtigungen auf ihren Mobiltelefonen zu überwachen.
- Duke Energy is proactively managing water levels in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin
- The company is collaborating with local emergency management officials
- Real-time lake level information is readily available through multiple channels
- Increased risk of flooding, particularly along the Catawba-Wateree River Basin
- Potential for historic flooding in several areas despite preparatory measures
- Possibility of evacuations or electrical disconnects in affected areas
- Lake levels expected to rise sharply as heavy rains from Helene add to the many inches of rain the region already received this week
- Those living along lakes, rivers and in flood-prone areas should exercise caution, stay informed and remain alert
"The western Carolinas region has received heavy rains this week unrelated to Helene," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy's storm director in the Carolinas. "Meteorologists believe Helene will bring more precipitation than previously forecast, leading to an increased risk of flooding."
Duke Energy oversees the chain of 11 lakes and 12 hydroelectric stations that make up the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. It manages the lakes' water levels by moving water through its generating units and, where possible, operating spillway gates. Water management in one lake often impacts others.
The company began aggressively moving water through the Catawba-Wateree River Basin earlier this week in anticipation of Helene's arrival. Even with these preparations, lake levels are expected to rise sharply and may not be able to store excess water from the expected rain and increased inflows from upstream. This could lead to historic flooding in several areas.
Although rainfall amounts can be unpredictable, Duke Energy encourages communities along the Catawba-Wateree River Basin to prepare for flooding conditions and to closely monitor local lake levels.
"We strongly urge those living along lakes, rivers, and in flood-prone areas to exercise caution, stay informed and remain alert to changing weather and streamflow conditions," said Hollifield. "Residents should follow the instructions of state and county emergency management and keep an eye on emergency notifications sent to their mobile phones."
Duke Energy is actively collaborating with local emergency management officials to ensure they are informed of any changes in water levels. Local authorities will notify residents should evacuations or electrical disconnects be necessary.
Real-time lake level information is available at duke-energy.com/lakes or by calling 800.829.LAKE (5253). Updates are also available through the Duke Energy Lake View mobile app, which is available from the App Store and Google Play.
About the Catawba-Wateree River Basin
The Catawba River begins in western
The Catawba-Wateree River Basin includes12 hydropower stations and 11 reservoirs located in nine counties in
The Catawba-Wateree Hydro Project spans over 225 river miles and encompasses nearly 1,800 miles of shoreline, with nearly 80,000 surface acres of water and 255 billion gallons of usable water storage.
Including the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, Duke Energy operates 26 hydroelectric and two pumped storage stations and manages 27 lakes along eight river basins in the Carolinas.
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