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City of Bessemer City
Thursday August 8th, 2024 :: 10:09 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 01:00PM

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Gaston County in the piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 100 PM EDT.

* At 1008 AM EDT, The threat of additional heavy tropical rain showers will linger through midday, possibly resulting in a few locales topping 4 inches. Continue to monitor rising stream levels into this afternoon across the county and remain wary of flooded roads. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON, NC

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
City of Bessemer City
132 W Virginia Ave
Bessemer City, NC 28016

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 704-629-5542

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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