Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 2:06AM EDT until July 7 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 11:06pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 206 AM EDT, Stream gauges show flash flooding is occurring along
Little Sugar Creek in Meyers Park. High water levels are also shown
along Briar Creek.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Uptown Charlotte, Central Charlotte, South Charlotte, East
Charlotte, Northeast Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, Northwest
Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Harrisburg, The Plaza, Freedom
Park, Hidden Valley, Southpark Mall, Reedy Creek Park, University
City, Paw Creek, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Carowinds and Croft.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov