Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:15AM EDT until June 9 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 8:15am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Lingering flooding caused by excessive runoff.
* WHERE...South Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1111 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated diminished rainfall rates
atop the advised area and rain will continue to taper off into
early afternoon. As much as 2.5 to 3 inches of rain had fallen
this morning in a corridor from around Marion south to Sugar
Hill. Continue to remain wary of lingering high water conditions
and flooding of low-lying areas. This advisory will expire on
schedule.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marion, Lake James, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood, Sugar Hill, Fero,
Nebo and Woodlawn.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
McDowell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov