Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 1:20PM EDT until July 13 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 715 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 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to very slow moving heavy showers. Areas of
central McDowell County near Marion, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood,
and Sugar Hill and have received 1-2 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 Muddy
Creek the Second Broad River, Cove Creek and the upper Catawba
River, with potential impacts to low-lying, flood-prone areas and
low- elevation bridges and culverts over several tributaries,
including Nix Creek, Youngs Fork, Rock Creek, and Glades Creek.
Flooding near Zion Hill Rd, Sugar Hill Rd, and Marler Rd may be
imminent.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Marion, Sugar Hill, Glenwood, Fero, Pleasant Gardens and Thermal
City.
- 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:
McDowell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov