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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday June 9th, 2026 :: 09:47 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 12:45PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 946 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Lake James, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood, Sugar Hill, Fero, Nebo and Woodlawn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: MCDOWELL, NC

Instructions:

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

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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