Flood Watch issued July 22 at 10:54PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
WHERE: Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including
the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander,
Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln,
Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe,
Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern
Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford,
Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell,
Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern
Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey.
WHEN: Through Thursday evening.
IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including
urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are
forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into
Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected
across western North Carolina through tonight, isolated locations
are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and
localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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.