Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 12:52PM EDT until July 13 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Rowan County in the piedmont of North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible.
A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to very slow moving heavy showers. Areas near Mt
Ulla have received 1.5-2.5 inches of rainfall with an additional
1-2 inches possible. This rainfall is occurring over saturated
soils which are prone to excessive runoff. Therefore, expect
rapid rises on small streams in the headwaters of North Second
Creek, Coddle Creek, and Irish Buffalo Creek, with potential
impacts to low-elevation bridges and culverts over several
tributaries, including Back Creek, Sills Creek, Kerr Creek, and
Withrow Creek,. Nuisance to minor flooding is expected to begin
shortly in the Advisory area. As the showers responsible for
excessive rainfall drift south, rapid stream rises may be
possible closer to Kannapolis over the next 60-90 minutes.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Kannapolis, Landis, Enochville, Mount Ulla and Piedmont Research
Station.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Rowan, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov