Flood Warning

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...West Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina... East Central Burke County in western North Carolina... Southern Caldwell County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 PM EDT, Flooding of low-lying areas along Mulberry and Lower Creeks will gradually recede this afternoon. Flooding along select tributataries of Lake Rhodhiss and some shoreline flooding remain possible into this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood