Flash Flood Warning until 09:30AM
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Davidson County in central North Carolina...
* Until 930 AM EDT
* At 816 AM EDT, emergency management officials reported flooding in northern Davidson county along Abbotts Creek and along the Deep River in northwest Randolph county.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include... High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and Arcadia.
* AFFECTED AREAS: DAVIDSON, NC
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from the heavy rain will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams, roads, low lying and poor drainage areas. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the road. Many roads and intersections in the area will quickly flood. When encountering flooded roads, turn around, don't drown. Flash flooding is extremely dangerous. Numerous roads and low lying areas will quickly flood. Flood waters will also threaten some homes and businesses. If you are experiencing flooding or live in a flood prone area, move to higher ground.
Address/Location
City of Thomasville, NC
10 Salem St
Thomasville, NC 27360
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-475-4210
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP THOMASVILLE followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning