Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 3:52AM EDT until October 11 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 12:52am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 945 AM 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 339 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a round of moderate
rainfall recently has departed eastern Caldwell County, with
additional cells of moderate rainfall moving into the county from
the south. This rainfall is occurring on top of saturated soils
resulting from a prolonged period of light to moderate showers
that occurred over the county yesterday. Storm-total rainfall of
2.5 to 4.5 inches has been observed across eastern Caldwell
County since yesterday, with the highest totals from Cajah's
Mountain to Sawmills and Granite Falls. Areas streams have been
steadily rising in response to this heavy rainfall and isolated,
out-of-bank conditions impacting low-lying areas adjacent to
streams are likely to develop over the next 1-3 hours.
Areas of greatest concern include along Lower Creek in Lenoir,
where a streamgauge on Harrisburg Dr is at 8.53 feet and
approaching the Action/Advisory Stage of 9.0 feet. At 9.0 feet,
flooding of low-lying, undeveloped woodland surrounding Lenoir
Mall will begin.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms may develop
through 9am this morning. These showers and storms will be very
efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils are saturated and
streams are swollen. Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly
create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding
to redevelop. As a result, a Flash Flood Warning may be issued
this morning. Caution is advised near any stream or other
vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain
develops. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding
develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all evacuation
orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Hickory, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Gamewell, Hudson,
Cajah's Mountain, Rhodhiss, and Cedar Rock.
- Https://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:
Caldwell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov