Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 2:23PM EDT until September 25 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 11:23am
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following county, Graham.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area,
along tributaries of Tallulah Creek and Cheoah River, such as
Deep and Snowbird Creeks.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Tapoco and
Deals Gap.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Graham, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC