CHATHAM, NC; Durham, NC; Orange, NC; Wake, NC — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina... Durham County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Orange County in central North Carolina... Wake County in central North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1005 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Wake Forest, Garner, Carrboro, Fuquay-Varina, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale, Rolesville, William B Umstead State Park, Research Triangle, Carpenter, Parkwood and Bethesda. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Chatham, NC; Durham, NC; Orange, NC; Wake, 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.
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