The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Alamance County in central North Carolina Chatham County in central North Carolina Southwestern Durham County in central North Carolina Southern Orange County in central North Carolina Eastern Randolph County in central North Carolina Until 200 AM EDT. At 1032 PM EDT, Widespread flash flooding is ongoing across much of Orange, Alamance and Chatham Counties this evening as rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches have been observed in the area with localized amounts in excess of 8 inches. Numerous water rescues have occurred this evening and some homes flooded. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary. It is very difficult to see the dangers of flooding at night.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Source: Emergency management reported.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Chapel Hill, Burlington, Graham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Siler City, Carrboro, Mebane, Goldston, Elon, Gibsonville, Liberty, Haw River, Ramseur, Franklinville, Swepsonville, Alamance, Staley and Sutphin.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
What: Flooding conditions caused by excessive rainfall persist but will slowly improve overnight.
Where: A portion of central North Carolina, including mainly northern portions of Alamance, Durham and Orange.
When: Until 300 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding near and adjacent to creeks and streams along with low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 114 AM EDT, Widespread heavy rain that occurred on Sunday which produced between 3 and 8 inches of rain across the area has ended. Most rivers and streams have stopped rising and will begin to recede later tonight. However, creeks and streams will remain high overnight and lingering flood waters will be slow to improve. Use caution when traveling tonight as it is difficult to identify the dangers of flooding at night. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Durham, Hillsborough, Mebane, Rougemont, Eno River State Park, Bahama, Lake Michie, Carr, Gorman, Bethesda, and Union Ridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.