At 1206 AM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing flooding near McCaysville along Hwy 5. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blue Ridge, Epworth, Higdon, Colwell and Mineral Bluff.