Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 5:40PM EDT until July 23 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Nuisance flooding caused by excessive rainfall may be
ongoing.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mecklenburg County in the piedmont of North
Carolina...
Northern Union NC County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible.
A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate
earlier heavy rain across the Goose Creek and Crooked Creek
watersheds has ended. Light showers persist across the Advisory
area, but these showers will not exacerbate ongoing excessive
runoff and stream rises. However, North Fork Crooked Creek and
South Fork Crooked Creek continue to rise with bankfull
conditions possible over the next 1-2 hours before these streams
crest. Therefore, the Flood Advisory will remain in effect
through at least 9pm to allow streams to crest and conditions to
improve. Isolated areas of nuisance flooding may be ongoing in
areas from Matthews to Indian Trail to Hemby Bridge, especially
adjacent to the north and south forks of Crooked Creek.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop through the early overnight in the vicinity of the
current Advisory area. These showers and storms will be very
efficient at producing brief periods of heavy rainfall. Where
earlier heavy rainfall has occurred, soils are saturated and
streams are elevated. Therefore, additional heavy rain may
quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of
flooding to redevelop. Caution is advised near any stream or
other vulnerable area. Stay weather aware through this evening
and have multiple ways to receive Advisories and Warnings.
- Some locations that may experience nuisance floodinginclude...
Matthews, Indian Trail, Unionville, and Hemby Bridge.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg, NC; Union, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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