Flood Warning from SUN 2:37 PM EDT until MON 2:00 PM EDT

What’s Happening:

A Flood Warning is in effect due to excessive rainfall, replacing the previous Flood Advisory. Flooding is expected to continue until 2 PM EDT Monday.

Affected Areas:

• South Central Alexander County, NC
• North Central Catawba County, NC
• West Central Iredell County, NC

What to Expect:

• Rising water levels in the Catawba River.
• Lookout Shoals Lake may exceed 104 feet, causing significant inundation.
• Flooding in low-lying areas, including yards, docks, and boat launch areas.

Impacts:

• Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.
• Potential property damage in vulnerable areas like Carpenters Cove.
• Disruptions to shoreline activities and access.

Safety Tips:

• Move to higher ground immediately.
• Protect your property, especially if located near affected shorelines.
• Follow guidance from local emergency management.
• Avoid flooded areas and heed all road closures.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or mcdowellnews.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.