Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 2:37PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Alexander County in the piedmont of North
Carolina...
North Central Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
West Central Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 228 PM EDT, Catawba River levels continued to rise with the
possibility of Lookout Shoals Lake exceeding 104 feet by this
evening, leading to significant inundation of low-lying areas,
which includes yards, docks and boat launch areas. Vulnerable
properties in the Carpenters Cove community or any other
shoreline interests who would be affected by the high lake
levels, should protect their properties and follow guidance from
Catawba County Emergency Management.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Area Description:
Alexander, NC; Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov