Flood Watch until 07:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Cherokee and Clay.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EST this evening through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong area of low pressure will bring widespread rainfall to the area tonight and will continue through Tuesday. Rain will be heavy at times. Rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches are expected, but locally higher amounts will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY
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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Address/Location
Clay County, NC
345 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-389-1361
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CLAYCOUNTY followed by your message, to 888777
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