Flood Watch until 08:00AM Tuesday 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of piedmont North Carolina, including the following areas, Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union NC and upstate South Carolina, including the following area, York.
* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A weak area of low pressure will push inland across South Carolina later today. As the system moves farther inland across the Carolinas, rainfall totals will gradually climb. The Charlotte Metro area will likely see the highest rainfall amounts this evening into Tuesday morning, with totals ranging from 2 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts of 4.5 to 5 inches are possible. These rainfall totals may lead to a few instances of flash flooding across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: GASTON ... MECKLENBURG ... CABARRUS ... UNION ... YORK
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