Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Advisory for...
Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...
Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
Avery County in western North Carolina...
Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina...

* Until 115 PM EST.

* At 716 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated a broad area of heavy rain 
moving northeast along the northern sections of the Blue Ridge 
Mountains. Radar and rain gauges indicated rainfall rates of one-
half to three-quarters of an inch per hour, and this heavy rain is 
impacting locations that have received 1 to 3 inches of rain over 
the past 24 hours. This will cause minor flooding in the Advisory 
area. Additional heavy rainfall will move into the region from the 
west along a cold front later this morning, and flood problems may 
worsen.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spruce Pine, Newland, Beech Mountain, Old Fort, Banner Elk, Elk
Park, Bakersville, Beech Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore and 
Sugar Mountain. Flooding is most likely to develop along Cane 
Creek in the Bakersville area and also along the South Toe River 
near Celo. Additional flooding will be possible along the Linville 
River in Avery County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Advisory means river or stream 
flows are elevated, or ponding of water in urban or other areas is 
occurring or is imminent.

The additional heavy rain will also increase the risk of landslides, 
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be 
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of 
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a 
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is 
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or 
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other 
debris.

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.