Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 8:50PM EDT until July 9 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Lincoln, NC
DESCRIPTION: FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Lincoln County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 850 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells extending west to east to northeast from Crouse to Lincolnton to Boger City. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain has fallen over the past 60-90 minutes. Enough additional rainfall has occurred since a Flood Advisory was issued to require a Flash Flood Warning, as more significant flooding could be developing across areas near and including Lincolnton and Boger City. * Areas of greatest concern include along small streams near Huss St, Walker Branch near N Aspen St and N Flint St, Lithia Inn Branch near Jerry Crump Rd and Jonas Dr. Clarks Creek near Clarks Creek Rd and Jeb Seagle Dr may also rise out of its banks. Significant flooding of adjacent low-lying areas is possible with isolated impact to structures. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Lincolnton, Boger City, Iron Station and Crouse. The heaviest rainfall is slowly moving south of Lincolnton and east of Boger City. However, it will take at least another 30-60 minutes for streams to crest and recede and the flood threat will linger for at least another 1-2 hours. Please avoid all streams and flooded roadways.
INSTRUCTION: Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. 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.
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