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Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:18 PM May. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Nuisance to Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following counties, Avery, Burke, Caldwell and McDowell. * WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 333 PM EDT, Rounds of light to moderate rainfall continue to pivot into several watersheds along the northern North Carolina Blue Ridge Escarpment, including: Wilson Creek in southeastern Avery and western Caldwell counties, North Toe River headwaters in central Avery County near Newland, Linville River in southern Avery County and northwestern Burke County, North Fork Catawba River in northeastern McDowell County, Warrior Fork in northwestern Burke County, and Johns River in western Caldwell County and northern Burke County. While short-term rates have not been significant enough to cause flash-flood concerns, the Advisory area has seen 1.5-3 inches since early Monday morning. This rainfall is beginning to produce excessive runoff into the above streams and associated tributaries. Over the next several hours, stream levels are expected to gradually rise and exceed bankfull levels in several locations, beginning first along flood-prone areas of Wilson Creek near Edgemont, the upper reaches of the Linville River near Linville, and the North Toe River near Newland. High flows will gradually work downstream into Johns River later this evening where nuisance to Minor flooding may develop. - A period of lighter showers is expected to persist from now through this evening. However, rounds of moderate to heavy showers and a few embedded thunderstorms are possible generally after 8pm as the best instability moves through the Advisory area. These showers and storms may persist for several hours into the overnight. Given the saturated soils and increasing stream flows, resultant runoff from this activity my be significant enough to produce flash flooding. Therefore, those in the Advisory area are encouraged to stay weather aware later tonight as a Flash Flood Warning or two may be needed should those heavier rainfall rates materialize. A Flood Watch for flash flooding remains in effect through 8am Tuesday. - Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include... Newland, Blowing Rock, Crossnore, Linville Falls, Jonas Ridge, Edgemont, Pineola, Ashford, Linville, Globe, Collettsville and Oak Hill. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is developing and may worsen over the next several hours. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:14 PM May. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, and Yancey, plus the southern portion of Jackson County. Also, a portion of upstate South Carolina, namely the mountainous parts of Greenville and Pickens Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and storms through tonight. Runoff from the moderate to heavy rainfall will likely cause flooding. Additional rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is expected in the higher elevations along east- and south-facing ridges within the watch area, with locally higher additional amounts up to 4 inches. Lower elevation areas will see another 1 to 2 inches. This will not be anywhere near the magnitude of flooding that occurred during Helene. - 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. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. &&
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