...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North
Carolina...
Northwestern Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
East Central Burke County in western North Carolina...
Southern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1246 PM EDT, Flooding of low-lying areas along Mulberry and
Lower Creeks will gradually recede this afternoon. Flooding along
select tributataries of Lake Rhodhiss and some shoreline flooding
remain possible into this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
East Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1158 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing along Wilson Creek and Johns
River, and will likely linger all afternoon. Flooding along
portions of Adako, Johns River Loop, Old Johns River and
Corpening Bridge Road remains likely.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Table Rock, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Linville Falls,
B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Jonas Ridge and
Edgemont.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Burke County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1122 AM EDT, Flooding continued across portions of the upper
Catawba basin. The John's river will remain in flood all
afternoon with floodwaters affecting portions of Johns River and
Corpening Bridge roads within the warned area. Localized out of
bank conditions along the Catawba River proper above Lake
Rhodhiss is also possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina, including the following
areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,
Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell,
Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell Mountains,
Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania and
Yancey and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas,
Greenville Mountains, Northern Spartanburg and Southern
Spartanburg.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but runoff from previous
rainfall will keep high water levels in portions of the area.
Ongoing flood advisories and warnings will keep the watch in
place, even though rain has ended.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid
onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very
dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action
quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides, especially
fast-moving debris flows and debris slides. If you live on a
mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near
a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm and follow
evacuation orders from local officials. Consider postponing travel
along mountain roads during the heavy rainfall event.
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