Alexander County, North Carolina, Monday, October 12, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 12:54PM EDT until October 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...Portions of Alexander, Catawba, and Iredell Counties, along the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas including residential yards, docks, and boat-launch areas is ongoing along the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake. Residents should take immediate actions to protect property adjacent to the lake and monitor messaging from county Emergency Management agencies. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1245 PM EDT, Levels of the lakes of the Catawba River remain elevated as water continues to move downriver following the heavy rain event over the weekend. While Lookout Shoals Lake has receded since Sunday afternoon, it remains at Action stage and some flooding of low-lying areas near the lake shore could continue through at least this Monday evening. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Please obey all barricades and heed any evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 3:04PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina... East Central Burke County in western North Carolina... Southern Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 257 PM EDT, Floodwaters continued to progress through the Catawba River tributaries with any high water conditions becoming increasingly confined to the Catawba River proper and Lake Rhodhiss. Continue to be wary of lake backwater effect flooding the Lower Creek confluence. Shoreline flooding along Lake Rhodhiss will remain a concern into early evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 2:37PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina... North Central Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina... West Central Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 228 PM EDT, Catawba River levels continued to rise with the possibility of Lookout Shoals Lake exceeding 104 feet by this evening, leading to significant inundation of low-lying areas, which includes yards, docks and boat launch areas. Vulnerable properties in the Carpenters Cove community or any other shoreline interests who would be affected by the high lake levels, should protect their properties and follow guidance from Catawba County Emergency Management. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.