Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 24 at 1:29AM EDT until July 24 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 10:29pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Rowan County in the Piedmont of North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 128 AM EDT, Automated river gauges indicated rapid rises due
to runoff from previous rainfall. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Despite an earlier drop in river stage, continued runoff has
resulted in a recent increase in river stage along the Second
Creek watershed. At 120 AM EDT, the stream gauge on Second Creek
near US-70 was in action stage, and rapidly approaching minor
flood stage, which for this stream gauge occurs at 14 feet.
Flooding of adjacent low-lying farmland is anticipated in
response, and should continue for much of the overnight. Impacted
crossings upstream may include at White Rd, Lyerly Rd, Upright
Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear Poplar Rd.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Piedmont Research Station.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Rowan, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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