- In force from
- Oct 11, 7:28 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 1:15 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 7:28 AM EDT
- Office
- Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Number
- 26 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- NC
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Burke County in western North Carolina... Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* Until 115 PM EDT.
* At 728 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of training cells producing torrential rainfall moving across eastern Burke County and entering central and eastern Caldwell County from the south. This rainfall will be capable of producing 1-2 inches in less than an hour over saturated soils. This rainfall may cause additional, significant rises on area streams, including Zacks Fork Creek near Lenoir; Lower Creek from Lenoir to Gamewell to Antioch Rd; flood-prone urban areas from Cajah's Mountain to Sawmills to Granite Falls and along US 70 from Morganton to Drexel, Valdese, and Connelly Springs; the Yadkin River near Patterson; Kings Creek; and Mulberry Creek near Collettsville, quickly exacerbating ongoing Minor flooding. Significant, Moderate flooding, potentially impacting some structures and causing significant travel disruptions, may develop quickly over the next 30-90 minutes. If you are near a creek or stream, seek higher ground now!
- Hazard
- Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
- Source
- Radar indicated.
- Impact
- Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams. Expect significant flooding of adjacent low-lying areas, including parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-access areas, and campgrounds. Flooding of some crawl spaces and basements is possible with potential flooding of first-floors in residences and businesses near streams. Evacuations may be needed.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese, Gamewell, Hudson and Salem.
What to do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Places under it Lenoir, Morganton, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese, Hudson, Gamewell, Cajah's Mountain, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, Northlakes, and 4 more
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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