Flood Advisory issued May 12 at 10:32PM EDT until May 13 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...
A portion of western North Carolina, including the following counties, Avery and Mitchell.

* WHEN...
Until 1015 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...
Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible.
A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1012 PM EDT, Rounds of light to moderate rainfall continue to pivot into western Avery County and central and southern Mitchell County, following several rounds of light to moderate rainfall which began early Monday morning. While short-term rates have not been significant enough to cause flash-flood concerns, the Advisory area has seen 2-3.5 inches since early Monday morning. This rainfall is beginning to produce excessive runoff into the following streams and associated tributaries: Elk River from Banner Elk to Elk Park; North Toe River from Newland to Minneapolis to Altamont, Ingalls, and Spruce Pine; Grassy Creek near Spruce Pine; and Cane Creek near Bakersville Over the next several hours, stream levels are expected to gradually rise and exceed bankfull levels in several locations. Flood-prone areas along these streams are likely to see developing nuisance flood conditions over the next several hours. Areas of imminent concern include along Grassy Creek south of Spruce Pine along and near NC 226, the headwaters of the Elk River in Banner Elk near Elk River Club and along and near NC 184, and the North Toe River from Newland and points downstream including along Cow Camp Rd and Old Toe River Rd.
- Rounds of moderate to heavy showers and a few embedded thunderstorms are possible generally after 10pm as the best instability moves through the Advisory area. These showers and storms may persist for several hours into the overnight.
Given the saturated soils and increasing stream flows, resultant runoff from this activity may be significant enough to produce flash flooding. Therefore, those in the Advisory area are encouraged to stay weather aware later tonight as a Flash Flood Warning or two may be needed should those heavier rainfall rates materialize. A Flood Watch for flash flooding remains in effect through 8am Tuesday.
- Some locations that may experience nuisance flooding include...
Spruce Pine, Elk Park, Bakersville, Beech Mountain, Ingalls, Altamont, Minneapolis, and Bandana.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Why aren't you using the InfoOne app?

Stay abreast of information affecting your community! InfoOne tracks real-time information such as:

• Weather Alerts
• Car accidents and major traffic issues
• Power outages
• Missing and runaway children, Amber Alerts
• Earthquakes
• School closings and delays
• Local news

InfoOne currently supports over 100 communities in NC, VA and WV, and our coverage area is steadily growing.

It's free! Install the InfoOne app today and see what you've been missing.