Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Advisory for... McDowell County in western North Carolina... Burke County in western North Carolina...

* Until 315 PM EST.

* At 918 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding and rapid stream rises in the advisory area. Up to two inches of rain has fallen over the past 24 hours and additional moderate to heavy rainfall will continue over the area during the next few hours.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morganton, Marion, Valdese, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, Glen Alpine and Old Fort.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BURKE, NC ... MCDOWELL, NC

Instructions:

Heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots. Rapid rises on small creeks and streams will also occur, possibly flooding low water crossings and farmland. Do not attempt to travel across flooded roads. Turn around, dont drown. Only when it is safe to do so, please report floodwaters 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.