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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1032 PM EDT TUE MAY 29 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MCDOWELL COUNTY INCLUDING THE CITIES
OF MARION AND OLD FORT...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* Until 430 AM EDT Wednesday.

* At 1025 PM EDT, emergency management reported additional heavy
  rain moving into the warned area causing significant impacts
  county wide. Flash flooding and landslides are already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for McDowell County, including the
  cities of Marion and Old Fort. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Marion, Old Fort, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Nebo, Pleasant
  Gardens, Glenwood, Ashford, Woodlawn and Sugar Hill.

Emergency management reports numerous areas of flash flooding and
landslides across the county. Roads have been closed and swift water
rescues are underway. County services are being stretched to the
limit. Persons are requested to not travel unless escaping flood
waters.

Interstate 40 is closed near Old Fort. Highway 70 at Old Fort is
also closed. All campgrounds along the Catawba River have been
evacuated and significant flooding is occurring along the river.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground NOW. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do NOT attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few
inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is
not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Runoff from heavy rain into creeks and streams will cause sudden
increases in water levels and flows, even in areas where rainfall has
been light or nonexistent. Hikers, campers and other individuals
outdoors must immediately seek high ground and avoid all streams.

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides,
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other
debris.

When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message
should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and
other landmarks.

&&

LAT...LON 3588 8191 3585 8192 3581 8199 3572 8187
      3558 8182 3554 8185 3552 8197 3555 8200
      3554 8203 3552 8216 3559 8229 3562 8227
      3570 8229 3573 8219 3580 8216 3585 8210
      3586 8204 3588 8202 3587 8200 3596 8194

$$

RWH
