Flash Flood Warning for Jackson and Haywood County

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended the *Flash Flood Warning for...

Jackson County in western North Carolina...
Haywood County in western North Carolina...

* Until 4 15 pm EST

* At 1145 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing

heavy rain has fallen across the warned area. County officials
have indicated many roads in Jackson County have been closed due
to stream flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Recommended actions
The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides,
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other
debris.
When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message
should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and
other landmarks.
ready.govTips from ready.gov

Before:

Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.

Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk.

Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.

If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds.

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