Flood Advisories Expand Across Four States
Flood Advisories Expand Across Four States
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The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg issued separate flood advisories for several western North Carolina counties: Jackson and Swain counties until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Transylvania County until 5:30 a.m., and Cleveland County until 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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The NWS asked residents to report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property—when safe—by calling 1-800-267-8101, posting on its Facebook page, or using the hashtag #NWSGSP on X; reports should include the location and observed flood depth.
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The West Virginia flood watch includes the communities of Elkins, Harman, Philippi, Belington, Buckhannon, Marlinton and Snowshoe, with runoff potentially flooding rivers, creeks and streams as well as other low-lying areas.
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The National Weather Service emphasized that most flood deaths occur in vehicles and urged motorists to “turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads.
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The East Carteret coastal advisory said up to one-half foot of inundation was expected in some low-lying shoreline areas, while 1 to 2 feet was possible along the Neuse River, with low risk of property damage; it also warned that strong longshore currents and dangerous shore breaks could injure swimmers and surfers.
The National Weather Service issued flood advisories and watches across North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Nevada Tuesday after heavy rain and thunderstorms raised flooding risks. National Weather Service warned of water pooling in low-lying areas, on roads, and along small streams. A coastal advisory for East Carteret County, North Carolina, predicted 1 to 2 feet of flooding along the Neuse River through Friday morning.
Officials urged residents to move to higher ground, follow evacuation orders, and avoid driving through floodwater. National Weather Service emphasized that most flood deaths happen in vehicles, reminding drivers to "turn around, don't drown" when roads are underwater.
Flood Advisories Blanket Western North Carolina Counties
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg issued separate flood advisories for multiple western counties. Jackson and Swain counties faced advisories until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Transylvania County's advisory ended at 5:30 a.m., while Cleveland County's expired at 1:30 a.m. National Weather Service warned of water rising in normally dry arroyos and small streams across the region.
South Carolina Braces for Persistent Rainfall
Island Packet reported that Chesterfield and Kershaw counties faced flood advisories until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday due to excessive rainfall. Myrtle Beach Online noted that Colleton County also received a flood advisory until 7:30 p.m. as persistent rain triggered significant flooding risks across the low country.
West Virginia Flood Watch Covers Seven Communities
A broader flood watch spans Randolph, Barbour, Upshur, and Pocahontas counties in West Virginia, affecting Elkins, Harman, Philippi, Belington, Buckhannon, Marlinton, and Snowshoe. National Weather Service warned that additional slow-moving showers could trigger flash flooding where heavy rain had already fallen. Runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas across the region.
How to Report Flooding and Stay Safe
National Weather Service asked residents to report flooding or landslides when safe by calling 1-800-267-8101, posting on Facebook, or using #NWSGSP on X. Reports should include the exact location and observed water depth. Officials stressed that residents should never bypass barricades and must treat downed power lines as dangerous and energized.
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