Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1229 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

NCC075-113-173-090730-
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Graham NC-Macon NC-Swain NC-
1229 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Graham, Macon and Swain.

* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1229 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
    1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - 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...
    Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, Nantahala
    Lake, Cheoah, Nantahala, Stecoah, Aquone, Kyle, Wesser,
    Almond and Wayah Bald.
  - 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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3535 8385 3538 8381 3539 8360 3536 8354
      3527 8357 3522 8352 3512 8363 3516 8366
      3516 8374 3520 8372 3523 8369 3526 8371
      3524 8376 3526 8384 3522 8397 3523 8400
      3535 8404 3537 8395 3538 8389


$$

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