Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 12:54PM EDT until October 12 at
Affecting Alexander, NC; Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC
In effect until: Oct 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
Alexander, NC; Catawba, NC; Iredell, NC
Likely impact across 3 counties in NC; effects through 1:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...Portions of Alexander, Catawba, and Iredell Counties, along the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas including residential yards, docks, and boat-launch areas is ongoing along the shores of Lookout Shoals Lake. Residents should take immediate actions to protect property adjacent to the lake and monitor messaging from county Emergency Management agencies. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1245 PM EDT, Levels of the lakes of the Catawba River remain elevated as water continues to move downriver following the heavy rain event over the weekend. While Lookout Shoals Lake has receded since Sunday afternoon, it remains at Action stage and some flooding of low-lying areas near the lake shore could continue through at least this Monday evening. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Please obey all barricades and heed any evacuation orders from local Emergency Management officials. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™