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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:14 PM Jul. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell and Yancey. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop at times this afternoon. By evening, 24-hour rainfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across much of the Watch area, although locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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