“Flood Advisory until 04:00PM” from McDowell County Emergency Management : Nixle

Sunday October 11th, 2026 :: 11:16 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 04:00PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1115 AM EDT, Streamgage reports along the Catawba River continued to depict out of bank conditions which will linger through the afternoon. Floodwaters are affecting low-lying areas near the gage site on Resistoflex Road as well as portions of Riverside park. - 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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