Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 1:14PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including
the following areas, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell,
Mitchell and Yancey.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop at times this afternoon. By evening, 24-hour rainfall
totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across much of the Watch
area, although locally higher amounts are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Avery; Alexander; Yancey; Mitchell; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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