Flood Watch until 08:00AM Friday 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Alexander, Catawba, Gaston and Lincoln.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Confidence has increased that enough rainfall will occur in the middle Catawba and South Fork Catawba River basins due to Tropical Storm Debby that the Flood Watch is being extended westward. 4 to 6 inches of total rainfall are expected from Debby in Alexander, Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ALEXANDER ... CATAWBA ... LINCOLN ... GASTON
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.
Address/Location
City of Bessemer City
132 W Virginia Ave
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 704-629-5542