Flash Flood Warnings Issued as 4 to 7 Inches of Rain Soak North Carolina and Virginia Counties
The National Weather Service has issued multiple flash flood warnings across parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia as heavy thunderstorms have already dropped 2 to 7 inches of rain in the warned areas.
Active Flash Flood Warnings in the Southeast
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina and southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee until 2:45 a.m. EDT. [1] At 11:40 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [1] Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen over the last hour or two. [1] Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. [1]
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flash Flood Warning for north central Fannin County in north central Georgia until 5:30 a.m. EDT Sunday. [3] At 11:28 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [3] Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. [3] The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. [3]
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for western Stokes County in north central North Carolina, eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina, and southwestern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia until 5:30 a.m. EDT Sunday. [4] At 11:26 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have produced heavy rain in eastern Surry County, western Stokes County, and southwest Patrick County. [4] Between 4 and locally 7 inches of rain have fallen. [4]
Ongoing Flooding and Radar Observations
Flash flooding is ongoing in the area covered by the warning for southwestern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina and southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee. [1] The National Weather Service in Morristown noted that Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain with 2 to 3 inches already recorded over the last hour or two and 1 to 2 inches more possible. [1]
In north central Fannin County in north central Georgia, flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. [3] The National Weather Service in Peachtree City reported Doppler radar indications of thunderstorms with 2 to 3 inches fallen and rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour. [3]
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in western Stokes County in north central North Carolina, eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina, and southwestern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia. [4] The National Weather Service in Blacksburg stated that Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain with between 4 and locally 7 inches already recorded. [4]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in New Mexico
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico until 9:45 p.m. MDT. [5] At 9:03 p.m. MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Artesia, moving south at 30 mph. [5] The hazard consists of 60 mph wind gusts indicated by radar. [5] Locations impacted include Artesia, Atoka, Lea County Zip, Franklin Memorial Airport, Loco Hills, Dayton, and Arte. [5]
Impacts and Safety Information
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms is the hazard in southwestern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina and southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee. [1] Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms is the hazard in north central Fannin County in north central Georgia. [3] Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms is the hazard in western Stokes County in north central North Carolina, eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina, and southwestern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia. [4] Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees from the severe thunderstorm in northern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico. [5]
What to watch next: Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area for southwestern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina and southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee, while rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour are expected in north central Fannin County in north central Georgia.
