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

Official Warning‹ Sun, Oct 11Monday, October 12, 2026
Version 3 of 3Version 1 · Oct 13, 12:38 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 14, 1:39 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 15, 1:36 AM EDT
Tue, Oct 13 ›Right nowAlert me about Burke County

3 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety.

3Warnings recorded
4Headlines that day
2Events published
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full

Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 7:55PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”
The Flood Warning will expire at 8 PM EDT this evening for a portion of western North Carolina, including the following area, Burke. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 7:55 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 8:05 PM EDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 3:04 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 8:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 2:56PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Burke 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 247 PM EDT, Flooding along the Johns and Catawba Rivers continued. The Johns river gage at Corpening Bridge road remaining above flood stage but was falling. Floodwaters affecting parts of Johns River and/or Corpening Bridge Roads will slowly subside. Out of bank conditions along the Catawba River will linger into this evening with flooding of low-lying areas between Morganton and Lake Rhodhiss Dam. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 2:56 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 8:00 PM EDT · Issuer

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WeatherOfficial Warning3 official warnings in effect: Flood Warning.
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3 official warnings in effect: Flood Warning.

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Events

  • Flooding In Burke County, North Carolina Confirmed · first reported as “NC Swift Water Rescue Team Helps 99-Year-Old Resident Escape Flooding in Burke County” by WFMY-TV · first seen Oct 11, 12:59 PM EDT
  • Flooding In Burke County, North Carolina Confirmed · first reported as “Burke County warns against travel as flooding begins across the area” by WSOC-TV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 11, 8:44 AM EDT
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