Portion Of Highway 18 Closed In Morganton Due To Flooding Along The Johns River

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 7:28AM EDT until October 11 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

FFWGSP 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.

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:10AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Burke County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until noon EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 606 AM EDT, Earlier today, a prolonged period of steady rainfall produced 3-6 inches across Burke County, saturating area soils. Doppler radar shows several rounds of torrential rainfall have moved through the area from the south, capable of producing 1.5-3 inches of rainfall on top of saturated soils. This rainfall will cause new areas of Minor flooding to develop. Hunting Creek in Morganton is in Minor Flood and still rising. It will crest close to Moderate flood stage of 10 ft. At this stage, Coal Chute Road will be flooded near the gage. - Areas of greatest concern include along Hunting Creek near Morganton; poorly draining areas of Morganton and other urban areas along US 70; Silver Creek south of Glen Alpine; and Henry and Jacob forks of the South Fork Catawba River near South Mountains State Park. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morganton, Valdese, Salem, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, Glen Alpine and Rhodhiss. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:29AM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina... West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * Until 100 PM EDT Sunday. * At 629 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of training cells producing torrential rainfall entering northwestern Burke and southeastern Avery counties. 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 the Linville River from Grandfather Mountain to Linville and Pineola; Wilson Creek near Edgemont; and Warrior Fork from Jonas Ridge to Table Rock, 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. Heavy rain 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. An isolated landslide or two cannot be ruled out. * Some locations that may experience significant flash flooding include... Crossnore, Table Rock, Linville Falls, Lake James State Park, Jonas Ridge and Edgemont.

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. The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.