* WHAT…Flooding caused by runoff from earlier excessive rainfall
is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of western North Carolina, including the
following counties, Burke and McDowell.
* WHEN…Until 1100 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 728 AM EST, the lake level of Lake James was 101.1 feet.
Minor flooding is ongoing in locations around Lake James.
Duke Energy predicts the lake level will crest below 101.5
feet, which is below Flood Stage.
– Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Lake
James is underway. Lake James is approaching homes and other
structures along Island Circle, Moose Campground Road, and
Houseboat Lane. Floodwaters may begin entering Linville
Shores Campground. Lake James may be flooding lake-access
areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Campgrounds along the
Lake James shoreline may experience floodwater inundation of
up to 1 foot.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood