Fletcher, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Fletcher.

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Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 2:19AM EDT until July 15 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Davidson and Randolph. * WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, with the heaviest amounts around Lexington, Thomasville, and Randleman. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Randleman, Thomasville, Linwood, Archdale, Trinity, Ramseur, Denton, Franklinville, Gordontown, Randleman Regional Reservior Marina, Welcome, High Rock Lake Marina & Campground, High Rock Boat Dock Marina, Nc Wildlife Access Boat Launch and High Rock Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 12:14AM EDT until July 15 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Davidson, Forsyth and Guilford. * WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1213 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Pockets of between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, including on the south side of Winston-Salem. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Thomasville, Kernersville, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Walkertown, Jamestown, Colfax, Oak Hollow Marina, Sedge Garden, Lake Brandt, Belews Lake, Lake Jeanette Marina, Lake Townsend, Welcome and Lake Townsend Marina. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 14 at 9:43PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion and Horry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:35 PM EDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 14 at 1:17PM EDT until July 15 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.