Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52PM EDT until May 30 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Mecklenburg County.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 252 PM EDT, Heavy rain due to thunderstorms caused rises
on small creeks and streams which are now draining into
larger rivers downstream. Automated gauges indicate Fourmile
Creek has risen out of its banks near Elm Lane, though the
creek has crested in its headwaters near Matthews. The main
impact will be flooding of low-lying areas such as the
Fourmile Creek Greenway and possibly some yards of homes
along Stevens Ridge Rd.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
South Charlotte and Pineville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your
message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred
and the depth of flooding observed.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov