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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Halifax, NC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 9:51PM EDT until July 9 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 950 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of Halifax, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Enfield, Weldon, South Weldon, Tillery, and Medoc Mountain State Park.

Flood Advisory

Area
Forsyth, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:46PM EDT until July 10 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following county, Forsyth. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 945 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - 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... Winston-Salem, Clemmons, King, Huntsville, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Pfafftown, Stanleyville and Donnaha.

Flood Warning

Area
Bladen, NC
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Floodwaters will affect farmers' fields adjacent to the river requiring the movement of farm equipment to higher ground. The lower part of Cape Owen Manor Road may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:25 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 25.1 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Robeson, NC
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding worsens in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flooding also worsens between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of town. In addition, Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will have flood waters on them. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:20 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall to 14.8 feet and begin rising again Friday morning. It will rise to 15.9 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, The access road for the wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road may begin to flood. Lowland flooding along the river worsens along both sides of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 47.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall just below flood stage Thursday night before rising back above flood stage Friday night and continuing to rise to a crest of 47.2 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

Area
Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:35PM EDT until July 10 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Nuisance to Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Catawba and Iredell. * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 932 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells over southeastern central and eastern Catawba County. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain has fallen. Areas of greatest concern include along Lyle Creek near Section House Rd, County Home Rd, the Rock Bard Golf and Spa, and NC 16, the confluence of Lyle Creek and Mull Creek near Bunker Hill School Rd. Urbanized areas of Newton, Concord, Claremont, and Catawba, including along and near US 70 and I-40, may experience areas of deep ponding due to poor draining and overflowing small feeder streams. - An additional 0.5-1.0 inch of rain is possible over the next hour or two due to these very slow-moving cells and the movement of additional thunderstorm cells into the Advisory area from the south and west. This rainfall may exacerbate developing flooding or cause new areas of flooding to develop. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if streams start to rise. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. - Some locations that may experience nuisance to Minor flooding include... Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Conover, Stony Point, Claremont, Catawba, Lake Norman State Park, Sherrills Ford, Bandys, Scotts and Startown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Davidson, NC; Forsyth, NC; Guilford, NC; Randolph, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:25PM EDT until July 10 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Davidson County in central North Carolina... Eastern Forsyth County in central North Carolina... Guilford County in central North Carolina... Western Randolph County in central North Carolina... * Until 145 AM EDT. * At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Many creeks in northern Davidson County and the High Point and Greensboro areas are rapidly rising. Significant flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Randleman, Thomasville, Kernersville, McLeansville, Archdale, Summerfield, Trinity, Stokesdale, Walkertown, Pleasant Garden, Jamestown, and Denton.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:23PM EDT until July 10 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina... Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina... * Until 330 AM EDT Thursday. * At 923 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Yadkinville... Jonesville... Boonville... East Bend... Brooks Crossroads... Nebo... Lone Hickory... This includes the following streams and drainages... East Swan Creek, Deep Creek, Arnold Branch, Cobb Creek, Harmon Creek, Cranberry Creek, Dugger Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Dobbins Creek, Davenport Creek, Ararat River and Bussels Creek.

Flood Advisory

Area
Caldwell, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:22PM EDT until July 10 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the following county, Caldwell. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells across north central and northeastern Caldwell County from Buffalo Cove to Patterson, Lenoir, Cedar Rock, and Kings Creek. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the past 1-2 hours, prompting concerns for excessive runoff capable of producing areas of nuisance to Minor flooding. Areas of greatest concern include along Hawkins Creek near Nubbins Creek Rd, Buffalo Creek near Buffalo Cove Rd, and Kings Creek near Grandin Rd and Zacks Fork Rd. - Rainfall is slowly departing the area to the south and east. Another 1-2 inches of rainfall is possible, especially along the Lower Creek watershed from Cedar Rock to Lenoir. This may result in isolated areas of nuisance flooding over the next 1-2 hours. - Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include... Lenoir, Cedar Rock, Patterson and Kings Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

Area
Wake, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:13PM EDT until July 10 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following county, Wake. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - 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... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale, Rolesville, and William B Umstead State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement

Area
Warren; Halifax; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Wake; Johnston; Harnett
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 9:13PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roanoke Rapids to 6 miles west of Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Nashville, Louisburg, Lillington, Halifax, Wake Forest, and Garner.

Flood Advisory

Area
Lincoln, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 9:08PM EDT until July 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, North Carolina * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells currently shifting slowly to the south and east, departing Lincoln County. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen over the past 75-90 minutes. These cells were initially training from west to east over the same areas, prompting concerns for excessive runoff capable of producing areas of nuisance to Minor flooding. Areas of greatest concern include near Pumpkin Center and Ore Bank Branch near King Wilkinson Rd and Ashbury Church Rd and Reed and Leeper creeks near Furnace Rd and NC 73. - Heavy rain is slowly departing the area to the east; however, another inch of rainfall is possible across the southern and eastern portions of the Advisory area, primarily from Iron Station to Lowesville. This may be enough rain to cause isolated areas of nuisance flooding to develop near the Gaston County line. - Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include... Westport, Denver, Iron Station, and Lowesville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Lincoln, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 8:50PM EDT until July 9 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Lincoln County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 850 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells extending west to east to northeast from Crouse to Lincolnton to Boger City. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain has fallen over the past 60-90 minutes. Enough additional rainfall has occurred since a Flood Advisory was issued to require a Flash Flood Warning, as more significant flooding could be developing across areas near and including Lincolnton and Boger City. * Areas of greatest concern include along small streams near Huss St, Walker Branch near N Aspen St and N Flint St, Lithia Inn Branch near Jerry Crump Rd and Jonas Dr. Clarks Creek near Clarks Creek Rd and Jeb Seagle Dr may also rise out of its banks. Significant flooding of adjacent low-lying areas is possible with isolated impact to structures. 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... Lincolnton, Boger City, Iron Station and Crouse. The heaviest rainfall is slowly moving south of Lincolnton and east of Boger City. However, it will take at least another 30-60 minutes for streams to crest and recede and the flood threat will linger for at least another 1-2 hours. Please avoid all streams and flooded roadways.

Flood Advisory

Area
Alleghany, NC; Surry, NC; Wilkes, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 8:46PM EDT until July 10 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, in north central North Carolina, Surry. In northwest North Carolina, Alleghany NC and Wilkes. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 839 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that light to occasionally moderate rainfall is occurring across the advisory area. However, runoff from between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain that fell this afternoon continues to collect within area creeks and streams, holding them at or above bankful levels. Minor flooding will continue for the next few hours. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Big Pine Creek, Camp Creek, Cane Creek, Camp Branch, Big Bugaboo Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Christian Creek, Chestnut Creek, Brush Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Basin Creek and Bee Tree Branch. Additional rainfall amounts of locally up to 1 inch are possible over the area. This additional rain will support continued minor flooding of creeks and streams. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Fairview... Jonesville... Dobson... Ronda... Traphill... - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Durham, NC; Granville, NC; Orange, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 8:36PM EDT until July 9 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Durham County in central North Carolina... Southern Granville County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Orange County in central North Carolina... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Durham, Chapel Hill, Oxford, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Carrboro, Butner, Stem, Gorman, Lake Michie, Bahama, Lake Butner, Falls Lake, Bethesda, Eno River State Park, Parkwood and Jordan Lake.

Flood Advisory

Area
Watauga, NC; Wilkes, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 8:28PM EDT until July 10 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Watauga and Wilkes. * WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Sudden river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and locally close to 2 inches of rain have fallen since 7 pm. - This includes the following streams and drainages... North Prong Lewis Fork, Mill Creek, Elk Creek, South Fork New River, Little Dugger Creek, Left Prong Stony Fork, South Prong Lewis Fork, Fall Creek, South Fork Laurel Creek, Dugger Creek, Shell Creek, Beaver Creek and Flat Branch. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Maple Springs... Elkville... Darby... Wilkesboro Reservoir... - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

Area
Cleveland, NC; Gaston, NC; Lincoln, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 8:17PM EDT until July 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 802 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells extending west to east to northeast from Lawndale to Fallston, Cherryville, Lincolnton, and Boger City. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the past 45-75 minutes. These cells are training from west to east over the same areas, prompting concerns for excessive runoff capable of producing areas of nuisance to Minor flooding. Areas of greatest concern include in the Lincolnton, Boger City, and Goodsonville areas, where rainfall accumulations of 2 inches in 30-45 minutes will be enough to overwhelm low- lying areas, small drainages, and stormdrains, causing ponding of farmland, woodland, residential yards, golf courses, and a few roadways. Concern includes small streams near Huss St, Walker Branch near N Aspen St and N Flint St, Lithia Inn Branch near Jerry Crump Rd and Jonas Dr. Clarks Creek near Clarks Creek Rd and Jeb Seagle Dr may also rise out of its banks. In Cleveland County, small streams near Fallston and Lawndale, including Grassy Branch near Hicks Hill Rd, Knob Creek near Brackett Rd, and Flag Branch near Union Church Rd may cause flooding. - An additional 1-2 inches of rain is possible over the next 60 minutes due to these very slow-moving cells. This rainfall may exacerbate developing flooding or cause new areas of flooding to develop. If these cells persist for an additional 60 minutes or longer, a Flash Flood Warning may be issued. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if streams start to rise. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. - Some locations that may experience nuisance to Minor flooding include... Shelby, Lincolnton, Cherryville, Belwood, High Shoals, Lawndale, Fallston, Polkville, Waco, Kingstown, Boger City, Iron Station, and Crouse. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

Area
Alamance, NC; Chatham, NC; Durham, NC; Granville, NC; Orange, NC; Randolph, NC; Vance, NC; Warren, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 8:03PM EDT until July 9 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, Randolph, Vance and Warren. * WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen in some areas and these rain rates can be expected in the remainder of the advisory area. - 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... Durham, Chapel Hill, Henderson, Oxford, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Carrboro, Butner, Norlina, Kittrell, Rougemont, Liberty, Ramseur, Franklinville, Stem, Staley, Middleburg, Bahama, Lake Michie and Gorman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

Area
Davie, NC; Iredell, NC; Rowan, NC
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 7:49PM EDT until July 9 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Nuisance to Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor 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 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is ongoing due to multiple slow-moving thunderstorm cells extending southwest to northeast from Troutman and Doolie to Mount Ulla, Cleveland, Woodleaf, Cooleemee, Fork Church, and Advance. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen over the past 45-60 minutes. These cells are training from southwest to northeast over the same areas, prompting concerns for excessive runoff capable of producing areas of nuisance to Minor flooding. Areas of greatest concern include along the headwaters of North Second Creek from Mount Ulla to Woodleaf, including flood-prone low-water crossings at White Rd, Lyerly Rd, Upright Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear Poplar Rd. Additionally, areas along Third Creek and associated tributaries, from eastern portions of Statesville and points east, including near Shiloh Rd, Triplett Rd, Third Creek Church Rd, and Carson Rd. Urbanized areas including eastern Stateville and Cleveland may experience deep ponding due to poor drainage. - An additional 2-3 inches of rain is possible over the next 60-90 minutes due to these very slow-moving cells and the movement of additional thunderstorm cells into the Advisory area from the south and west. This rainfall may exacerbate developing flooding or cause new areas of flooding to develop. If these cells persist for an additional 60 minutes or longer, a Flash Flood Warning may be issued. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if streams start to rise. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. - Some locations that may experience nuisance to Minor flooding include... Salisbury, Statesville, Mocksville, Mooresville, Troutman, Cooleemee, Cleveland, Lake Norman State Park, Woodleaf, Mount Ulla, Fork Church and Advance. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Area
Rockingham; Caswell; Pittsylvania; Halifax; Charlotte
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 7:48PM EDT until July 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina, including the following counties, Caswell and Rockingham and south central Virginia, including the following counties, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rain may lead to flash flooding this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Davidson, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 7:33PM EDT until July 9 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Davidson County in central North Carolina... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Lexington, Linwood, Welcome, Arcadia, High Rock Lake Marina & Campground, High Rock Lake, Nc Wildlife Access Boat Launch, High Rock Boat Dock Marina and High Rock.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Area
Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 9 at 7:28PM EDT until July 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 497 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CASWELL ROCKINGHAM IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE HALIFAX PITTSYLVANIA

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Alamance, NC; Granville, NC; Guilford, NC; Orange, NC; Person, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 7:19PM EDT until July 9 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Alamance County in central North Carolina... Northern Granville County in central North Carolina... Eastern Guilford County in central North Carolina... Northern Orange County in central North Carolina... Person County in central North Carolina... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Burlington, Graham, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Mebane, Elon, McLeansville, Concord, Gibsonville, Haw River, Swepsonville, Alamance, Stovall, Bushy Fork, Carr, Schley, Hyco Lake, Efland and Hyco Marina.

Flood Watch

Area
Person; Granville; Vance; Warren; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 3:25PM EDT until July 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, Vance and Warren. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially those that saw flooding on Sunday and Monday from the remnants of Chantal. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall over already saturated soils may result in flooding this afternoon and evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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