Flood Watch issued for McDowell County through Monday evening 7/13/26

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including

the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander. In

western North Carolina, Avery, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,

Eastern McDowell, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, McDowell

Mountains, Mitchell and Yancey.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Slow-moving heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms are

expected to continue across the Watch area this morning.

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this

afternoon. By Monday evening, 24-hour rainfall totals of 2 to 4

inches are expected across much of the Watch area, although

locally higher amounts are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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