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WGUS82 KGSP 041518
FLSGSP

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1118 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

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Gaston NC-Lincoln NC-
1118 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Gaston and Lincoln.

* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
  occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1114 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 3 inches of rain
    have fallen. Emergency Management in Gaston County has
    reported ponding along Interstate 85.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding. Expect rises along headwaters of the South Fork of
    the Lower Catawba as well as Dutchman`s Creek. Smaller creeks
    and branches will likely see rapid rises.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Gastonia, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Northwest Charlotte,
    Cornelius, Kings Mountain, Mt Holly, Belmont, Cherryville,
    Bessemer City, South Gastonia, Dallas, Stanley, Cramerton,
    Lowell, Ranlo, Westport, High Shoals, Mcadenville and Iron
    Station.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides
threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1,
by posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag
NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where
impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.

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LAT...LON 3554 8095 3551 8096 3549 8095 3546 8094
      3543 8096 3540 8095 3538 8099 3536 8098
      3536 8092 3534 8098 3529 8101 3516 8101
      3516 8133 3526 8132 3528 8135 3532 8137
      3533 8136 3535 8140 3540 8144 3557 8147


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TDP