Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 12:48AM EDT until August 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 9:48pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Union NC County in the Piedmont of North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1246 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
As of 1245 AM EDT, the stream gauge along Bearskin Creek at N
Charlotte Ave in Monroe was reporting a stage of 8.63 ft. The
creek had crested, and water levels were beginning to fall
steadily. At this level, minor flooding of nearby low- lying
areas, particularly those in nearby Dickerson Park, continues.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Monroe.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Union, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov