Flood Advisory — McDowell County, North Carolina
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 10:47PM EDT until August 22 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central McDowell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. 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... Marion, Old Fort, Pleasant Gardens and Woodlawn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET · Expires August 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Only when it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for McDowell County, North Carolina?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for McDowell County?
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