Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:33PM EDT until August 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Cabarrus County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
torrential rain due to a stationary thunderstorm south of Mount
Pleasant and east of Harrisburg near Midland. Between 2-3 inches of
rain have fallen so far, with an additional inch of rain possible.
The initial Flood Advisory is no longer sufficient to handle the
runoff and rapid stream rises occurring. Therefore, a Flash Flood
Warning is being issued to message the escalating flood threat.
Minor flooding is now likely in the warned area of southeast
Cabarrus County near Midland. Avoid flooded roadways and all
streams.
* Areas of greatest concern include along Reedy Creek near Lower
Rocky River Rd, Anderson Creek near Bethel Church Rd, Horton Branch
near Robert Bost Rd, and Caldwell Creek near Rebel Dr.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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 may experience flash flooding include...
Midland.
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:
Cabarrus, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov