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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 :: 11:23 a.m. EST

Advisory

Flash Flood Watch issued for McDowell County. Click the link for additional info.

Flash Flood Watch in effect for McDowell until 6am Friday.

* The threat for heavy and/or excessive rainfall will be on the increase Thursday morning.

* Rapid rises on streams and creeks are likely to occur along with the threat of flooded roads. Flooding is also likely to occur on larger rivers which would linger through Friday. Storm total rainfall through Thursday evening may be as much as 3 or 4 inches across the area with locally higher amounts possible across the escarpment of South Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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