Full Notification

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A low pressure system just west of the southern Appalachians will keep deep moisture in place over the western Carolinas today. Rounds of heavy rain showers, with a few embedded thunderstorms, will cross the region from the south today through this evening. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area, with locally higher amounts in areas seeing repeated rain showers over the same location. This rain will fall on areas that have already received several inches of rain this week. New flooding could develop quickly in these circumstances. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: IREDELL ... DAVIE ... CATAWBA ... ROWAN ... CLEVELAND ... LINCOLN ... GASTON ... MECKLENBURG ... CABARRUS

Instructions:

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. Low-lying areas adjacent to streams, including campgrounds, are especially vulnerable to flooding. If you live or are vacationing next to a stream, please have a plan in place to seek higher ground once heavy rainfall develops. Flash floods can occur quickly and overwhelm adjacent low-lying areas with little warning. Once the stream starts to rise, you may only have minutes to evacuate. Flash floods can cause catastrophic damage and be powerful enough to sweep away campers, vehicles, and mobile homes. Consider temporarily relocating away from streams until the heavy rainfall threat passes.