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Flash Flood Warning

Burke, NC; Caldwell, NC

Ended Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

Considerable damage threat
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Map of the Flash Flood Warning over Avery County and Burke County and Caldwell County, with the area it draws around the storm. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 11, 1:39 AM EDT
Until
Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT
Issued
Oct 11, 1:39 AM EDT
Updated
3 times, last Oct 11, 11:47 AM EDT
Office
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Number
21 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Severe
Where
NC

FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN BURKE AND NORTHWESTERN CALDWELL COUNTIES

At 1147 AM EDT, Portions of Wilson Creek and Johns River will remain in flood all afternoon and the valid time of this warning will likely be extended shortly.

Hazard
Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
Source
Gauges reported.
Impact
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Table Rock, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Jonas Ridge and Edgemont.

What to do

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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