Full Notification

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

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Burke County in western North Carolina... East Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 641 PM EDT, Lake James has responded to torrential rainfall and catastrophic inflows entering the headwaters of the Catawba River. Significant shoreline flooding, capable of inundating homes and other structures, is occurring. A pool level of 110 feet is occurring which is 10.0 feet over full pond. The current record pool elevation at Lake James is 107.36 feet which occurred in September 8, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. Major Flood Stage is 110.0 feet. This lake level will cause unprecedented, catastrophic flooding of Lake James and adjacent reaches of the Catawba River. Residents are encouraged to heed guidance from local officials and emergency management on any potential impacts to property. Drivers are encouraged to heed any barricades and avoid all flooded areas. This has the potential to be a historic and extremely dangerous event. Please stay weather aware and monitor lake levels and Duke Energy projections closely for any changes. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Marion, Glen Alpine, Lake James, Lake James State Park and Nebo.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BURKE, NC ... MCDOWELL, NC

Instructions:

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