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Flash Flood Warning for Graham, NC; Swain, NC

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Graham, Swain
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At 927 AM EDT, Doppler radar was estimating around 6 inches of rain had fallen this morning across the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. This had increased the risk for debris flows in this area. Flooding of low-lying areas is likely along the many creeks and streams which feed the Cheoah River, which includes...

What the bulletin says to do

Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees, and other debris.

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At 927 AM EDT, Doppler radar was estimating around 6 inches of rain had fallen this morning across the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. This had increased the risk for debris flows in this area. Flooding of low-lying areas is likely along the many creeks and streams which feed the Cheoah River, which includes Deep Creek. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Town Of Santeetlah, Fontana Village, Lake Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Fontana Lake, Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Tapoco, Deals Gap, Cheoah and Stecoah.

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:27AM EDT until July 23 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 8:21AM EDT until July 23 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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