The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Deep River at Moncure.
When: From this evening to early Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding is likely upstream of the gage site along North Plank Road just south of highway 421 in Lee county, and on R Jordan Road north of highway 421 in Chatham county. At the gage site, flooding reaches the base of the river gage housing, but is confined to woods and pasture immediately adjacent to the river. At 14.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Upstream of the gage site, North Plank Road in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham County are closed. At the gage site, there is significant flooding of pasture and woods along the river.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet by early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 02/07/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance and Randolph.
When: Until 1115 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or may begin shortly in the advisory area. 1 to 4 inches of rain have fallen from west to east across Guilford and Randolph counties in the past 6 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, North Carolina Zoo, Thomasville, Kernersville, Seagrove, and McLeansville.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.