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WGUS72 KGSP 161951
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
351 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC119-162330-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mecklenburg NC-
351 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

At 336 PM EDT, emergency management reported continued effects of
flash flooding in metropolitan Charlotte.  3 to 6 inches of rain
have fallen since 3 AM. Flash flooding will continue even as
rainfall tapers off this evening.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for central and southern Mecklenburg
County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!

Numerous creeks, especially in south Charlotte, Matthews, and
Pineville, have risen above flood stage. McAlpine Creek will flood
homes near Colony Road and Weirton Place. McMullen Creek has flooded
the first floor of buildings near Addison Drive. Some stores and
homes are in danger of flooding along Highway 51 in Pineville. Homes
near Little Sugar Creek and its intersection with Archdale Drive may
flood, if not already. At least twenty roads have been closed due to
floodwaters in the southern part of the county. Travel is dangerous.

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. If
you must travel by vehicle, remember, turn around, don't drown.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding in urban
areas. Storm drains, streams and other drainages will become
overwhelmed by excessive rainfall, flooding low-lying roads,
intersections, and parking lots. Underpasses are especially dangerous
because sudden flood waters can quickly surround and submerge your
vehicle. Stay alert and avoid flood-prone areas.

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.

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LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

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