Wetter-Warnungen, Bald Knob Ridge

Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 5:20PM EDT until July 20 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Caldwell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Locally heavy rainfall over Wilson Creek and Estes Mill Creek is producing excessive runoff which may lead to isolated to nuisance flooding of small streams may be imminent. Areas of greatest concern include near Brown Mountain Beach Road and NC 90 in the Mortimer community. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Edgemont. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.