Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 12:27PM EDT until July 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Rowan County in the northwest Piedmont of
North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1225 PM EDT, the river gauge on North Second Creek above US 70
was at 12.76 feet and falling. Minor flooding is ongoing in the
advisory area.
At this level, North Second Creek is out of its banks up and
downstream of the gauge site on US 70, flooding adjacent farmland
and other low-lying areas with up to 2 feet of inundation.
Upstream tributaries may be flooding several low- water
crossings. Impacted crossings upstream may include at White Rd,
Lyerly Rd, Upright Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear
Poplar Rd.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but additional rainfall is
expected to be light.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Piedmont Research Station.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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