Flood Watch until 02:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and Wake.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Locally heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon and evening. This will fall on nearly saturated soils resulting in rapid runoff and possible flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: FORSYTH ... GUILFORD ... ALAMANCE ... ORANGE ... DURHAM ... DAVIDSON ... RANDOLPH ... CHATHAM ... WAKE ... STANLY ... MONTGOMERY ... MOORE ... LEE ... HARNETT ... ANSON ... RICHMOND ... SCOTLAND ... HOKE ... CUMBERLAND
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Alamance County Emergency Management Office
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-290-0662
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch