... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday evening...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of central North Carolina... including the following
areas... Cumberland... Durham... Edgecombe... Franklin...
Granville... Halifax... Harnett... Johnston... Nash... Orange...
person... Sampson... Vance... wake... Warren... Wayne and Wilson.
* Through Thursday evening
* between one and a half to almost 3 inches of rain has fallen
since Tuesday morning. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain is
likely this afternoon through Thursday. Moisture will continue
to stream north into central North Carolina as a low pressure
storm system strengthens off the Carolina coast. Periods of
moderate to heavy rain will continue this afternoon through
Thursday... which may lead to flooding in urban areas and on
smaller creeks and streams. Fallen leaves and other debris will
likely clog storm drains and sewers... resulting in additional
street flooding.
* The heavy rain will make driving hazardous... as it will reduce
visibility... and possibly flood ditches and pool in low lying
areas on the Road. The long duration of the rain may produce
flooding along flood prone creeks and streams especially in
urban areas across the Piedmont... sandhills and coastal plain.
Locations which may see flooding include Crabtree creek
through the Triangle area... areas around Cross Creek in
Fayetteville... and areas with poor drainage and near
construction zones.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Most flash flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive into
areas where water covers the roadway... and never drive around
police barricades. Rising water can rapidly engulf a vehicle and
its occupants. If your vehicle stalls in water... abandon it
immediately... and seek higher ground. Be especially cautious at
night since it is harder to recognize the dangerous of flooding.
Flooding is a very dangerous situation. People are urged to
monitor forecasts and conditions... and be prepared to take
action should flash flood warnings be issued.
911 am EST Wed Nov 11 2009
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued an
* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for minor flooding of poor
drainage areas in...
Chatham County in central North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Siler City... Pittsboro...
Harnett County in central North Carolina...
this includes the city of Lillington...
Johnston County in central North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Smithfield... Linwood...
Lee County in central North Carolina...
this includes the city of Sanford...
Randolph County in central North Carolina...
this includes the cities of... Randleman... Asheboro...
Sampson County in central North Carolina...
this includes the city of Clinton...
* until 300 PM EST
* one to two inches of rain have fallen across the area since
Tuesday evening. Rain... heavy at times... will continue to stream
north across the area into the early afternoon. Additional
rainfall ranging from 1 to 2 inches are possible through 100 PM.
Smaller streams and creeks are rising and this additional rain
will cause minor flooding along these smaller creeks and in low
lying areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Those living near creeks and streams should monitor water levels
closely and be prepared to take quick action.
Drivers should be alert for flooding as most flood deaths occur in
automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water
covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they
appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep
vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded roads make the
smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
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