Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:04AM EDT until July 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 1:04am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 404 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain was moving back into the warning area from the southwest.
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2
and 4 inches of rain have fallen across the area since 1:00 AM. The
next round of rainfall is expected to produce up to an additional
inch through 6:00 AM. This will result in continuation of any ongoing
areas of flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas. Impacted creeks include Indian
Creek, Little Indian Creek, and Leonard Fork.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lincolnton, Cherryville, Belwood, Boger City, Vale and Crouse.
Instruction:
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Cleveland, NC; Gaston, NC; Lincoln, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: