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Clay County, NC
Thursday October 8th, 2026 :: 12:43 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Watch until 08:00AM Sunday

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

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie and West Polk.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain will support potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... SEQUATCHIE ... MARION ... HAMILTON ... BRADLEY ... WEST POLK ... EAST POLK

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Address/Location
Clay County, NC
345 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-389-1361

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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