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
Town of Dallas, NC
207 W Church St
Dallas, NC 28034
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 704-922-3176
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DALLAS 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