Full Notification

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont North Carolina, including the following areas, Cabarrus, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan and Union NC and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Chester and York.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to the interaction of tropical moisture along a stationary front, followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Storm-total rainfall of 3 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts. Urban flooding across poor drainage areas is possible along with dangerous flows along numerous streams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: IREDELL ... DAVIE ... ROWAN ... GASTON ... MECKLENBURG ... CABARRUS ... UNION ... YORK ... CHESTER

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.