Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following counties, Avery and Caldwell.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is
expected along with rapid rises on smaller streams. This includes
Wilson Creek from the headwaters in Avery County downstream to the
Edgemont community, as well as Anthony Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
While heavier rainfall was beginning to taper off across the
headwaters of Wilson Creek, redevelopment of heavy rainfall
is possible, and an upgrade to a Flash Flood Warning is
possible. People camping along Wilson Creek near the Avery
and Caldwell County line should be prepared to take immediate
action if a Warning is issued.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Globe, Upton and Edgemont.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood