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…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…A portion of western North Carolina, including thefollowing county, Avery.
WHEN…Until 830 PM EDT.
IMPACTS…Nuisance to Minor flooding of low-lying areas adjacentto streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland,parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses,and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways ispossible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may becomeimpassible. A culvert washout is possible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tonearly stationary thunderstorms producing torrentialrainfall. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen overthe past 75 minutes, which is typically not significantenough to cause flooding concerns. However, these storms arepersisting across the headwaters of Elk River from BeechMountain to Banner Elk to Elk Park and an additional 1-2inches of rainfall is possible over the next 1-2 hours beforethese storms slowly drift to the south and east anddissipate. This will likely cause some small streams toquickly reach bankfull with some adjacent lowland floodingpossible, impacting low-water crossings and other flood-proneareas.
The areas of heaviest rainfall are along and north of a linefrom Beech Mountain to Banner Elk to Elk Park including nearElk River Rd, Banner Elk Hwy (NC 194), and Skalley Branch Ln.Other areas along the Elk River and feeder streams, includingnear Reuben Wooten Rd and Edgar Tufts Rd, may experiencerapid rises over the next few hours as the heavy rainfallslowly shifts south.
If storm-total rainfall amounts exceed 3-4 inches over thenext 1-2 hours, more significant flooding may develop and aFlash Flood Warning may be issued. Caution is advised nearany stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher groundimmediately if streams start to rise. Please have a plan inplace should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate toact.
Some locations that may experience flooding include…Banner Elk and Elk Park
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which arepotentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross floodedroads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know whereyou are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can becomekillers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams orcreeks.
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