Flash Flood Warning

At 927 AM EDT, Doppler radar was estimating around 6 inches of rain had fallen this morning across the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. This had increased the risk for debris flows in this area. Flooding of low-lying areas is likely along the many creeks and streams which feed the Cheoah River, which includes Deep Creek.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Town Of Santeetlah, Fontana Village, Lake Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Fontana Lake, Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Tapoco, Deals Gap, Cheoah and Stecoah.