Active AlertsMcDowell

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina Northeastern McDowell County in western North Carolina
When: Until 230 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Ashford, Jonas Ridge and North Cove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.