Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Alexander County in the piedmont of North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. High flows and rapid rises to bankfull on small streams and creeks, including Lambert Fork and the Lower Little River

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 228 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Taylorsville, Ellendale and Millersville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood