Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* Until 215 AM EDT.

* At 1114 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen since 930 PM. Flash flooding is likely occurring or will begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ashford and North Cove. The main impacts of the runoff from this heavy rain will be flooding along the North Fork Catawba River. Flooding of the Mountain Paradise Campground is likely in the Ashford area. High flows and stream levels will also be observed on tributaries such as Honeycutt Creek and Stillhouse Branch.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MCDOWELL, NC

Instructions:

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, as well as farmland, drainages, and other low-lying areas. Runoff from heavy rain into creeks and streams will cause sudden increases in water levels and flows, even in areas where rainfall has been light or nonexistent. Hikers, campers and other individuals outdoors must immediately seek high ground and avoid all streams. When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and other landmarks.