MCDOWELL, NC; Rutherford, NC — FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...
* Until 915 AM EDT.
* At 520 AM EDT, Emergency management reported minor flooding occurring in the Sugar Hill community of McDowell County. Slow-moving heavy downpours have been ongoing in McDowell County since very early Monday morning, and heavy rain now has begun in nor
Flooding in McDowell, NC; Rutherford, NC can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS