Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
935 PM EDT Sat Jun 14 2025

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Alexander NC-Caldwell NC-
935 PM EDT Sat Jun 14 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina, including
  the following counties, in piedmont North Carolina, Alexander. In
  western North Carolina, Caldwell.

* WHEN...Until 1115 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 932 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Middle Road between Paul Payne Store Rd and Johnny Martin Ln
    is closed due to flooding. Other roads may be flooded in
    southeastern Alexander County, especially along Elk Shoals
    Creek and its tributaries. High water may also be flooding
    sections of Lower Creek south of Lenoir.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Hickory, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Sawmills, Granite Falls,
    Gamewell, Bethlehem, Hudson, Cajah`s Mountain, Stony Point,
    Rhodhiss, Cedar Rock, Lake Hickory, Lake Rhodhiss, Lookout
    Shoals Lake, Little River In Alexander County, Ellendale,
    Northlakes, Kings Creek and Millersville.
  - 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 X 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3577 8135 3576 8138 3577 8144 3579 8145
      3578 8156 3582 8160 3583 8162 3586 8167
      3597 8157 3598 8127 3589 8103 3580 8108
      3578 8111 3579 8113 3583 8115 3580 8134


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