Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:22PM EDT until July 10 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Caldwell, NC
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, Caldwell. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells across north central and northeastern Caldwell County from Buffalo Cove to Patterson, Lenoir, Cedar Rock, and Kings Creek. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the past 1-2 hours, prompting concerns for excessive runoff capable of producing areas of nuisance to Minor flooding. Areas of greatest concern include along Hawkins Creek near Nubbins Creek Rd, Buffalo Creek near Buffalo Cove Rd, and Kings Creek near Grandin Rd and Zacks Fork Rd. - Rainfall is slowly departing the area to the south and east. Another 1-2 inches of rainfall is possible, especially along the Lower Creek watershed from Cedar Rock to Lenoir. This may result in isolated areas of nuisance flooding over the next 1-2 hours. - Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include... Lenoir, Cedar Rock, Patterson and Kings Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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