Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 6:38PM EDT until September 24 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:38pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph and Stanly.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.8 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Badin Lake, Seagrove, Badin,
Martha, Ulah, Eldorado, Steeds, Whip-O-Will Campground,
Pinehaven Marina, Fish Tales Marina and Morrow Mountain State
Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Davidson, NC; Montgomery, NC; Randolph, NC; Stanly, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC