Flood Advisory for Union, NC
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- Union
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Central Union NC County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... When: Until 200 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Union NC County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1246 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. As of 1245 AM EDT, the stream gauge along Bearskin Creek at N Charlotte Ave in Monroe was reporting a stage of 8.63 ft. The creek had crested, and water levels were beginning to fall steadily. At this level, minor flooding of nearby low- lying areas, particularly those in nearby Dickerson Park, continues. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monroe. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 12:48AM EDT until August 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Official revision - Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 11:00PM EDT until August 29 at 1:00AM 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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