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Clay County, NC
Friday July 29th, 2022 :: 02:05 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 03:15AM Friday

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina... Central Clay County in southwestern North Carolina...

* Until 315 AM EDT.

* At 204 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Andrews, Hayesville, Tusquitee, Marble, Topton and Brasstown.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, NC ... CLAY, NC

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Address/Location
Clay County, NC
345 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-389-1361

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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