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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
850 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

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Yancey NC-
850 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Yancey County in North Carolina

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance 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 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to a stationary thunderstorm between
    Burnsville and Celo.  The storm has produced 1-3 inches of
    rainfall in less than 90 minutes.  Heavy rain rates are
    ongoing along and near US 19 E just east of Burnville.  These
    heavy rain rates are likely causing significant rises on
    small streams that feed Little Crabtree Creek, including
    Allen Branch near Allen Branch Rd, Georges Fork near Georges
    Fork Rd, Bearwallow Branch near Bearwallow Branch Rd, and
    Bolens Creek near Bolens Creek Rd.  Significant rises are
    also expected on small streams feeding the Cane River
    including Bee Branch near Bee Branch Rd.

  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will exacerbate ongoing
    flooding or cause new areas of flooding to develop.  If
    storm-total rainfall amounts exceed 3-4 inches over the next
    30-90 minutes, more significant flooding may develop and 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 flooding include...
    Burnsville, Micaville and Celo.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3587 8231 3591 8233 3592 8230 3592 8222
      3591 8218 3585 8216 3584 8224 3583 8227


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